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How to make a funny birthday video of a friend from their photos

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Pick a few clear photos of your friend, add them in Rift, and tell Spark, Rift's video agent, the scene: walking a red carpet, dancing the trend they love, blowing out a giant cake on a stage. Or share a trend video and say 'put Sam in this'. Check the Draft, tap Make, and send the video, up to 15 seconds, on the day.

Add a few photos of your friend and name the scene, like a red carpet or a giant cake, and Spark makes a birthday video of up to 15 seconds. You can also share a trend video and say ‘put Sam in this’.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Add your friend as a character from their photos, so you can reuse them later.
  2. Pick the moment. Share a trend video into Rift, or tell Spark a scene.
  3. Say it in one line: “Sam walks a red carpet, flashes everywhere, birthday crown.”
  4. Check the Draft and the price on Make, then tap Make.
  5. Send it on the day from your Library.

Ideas to try with Spark

Tips

To use a trend they love, see putting yourself in a TikTok trend.

Questions people ask

Do I need my friend's permission?

It's a gift, so a surprise is fine for a private message. Ask before posting it publicly.

Can I put our whole group in it?

Yes. Add each friend as a character and say who plays whom.

Can I add "Happy birthday" text?

Text over the video isn't in the app yet. Add it in your messaging or posting app.

Can I use a trend my friend loves?

Yes. Share the trend video into Rift, add their photos and say 'put Sam in this'. Spark keeps the moves.

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