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How to make a coffee or cocktail pour video from a photo of the drink

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Short answer

Add a photo of the drink to Rift and tell Spark the pour, such as milk swirling into an iced latte or a lime wheel dropping into a glass of ice. Check the Draft and tap Make. You get a video of up to 15 seconds in your Library, ready to post from your phone, with no bar setup and no filming.

Add a photo of the drink and describe the pour, like milk swirling into an iced latte. Spark builds the shot, so you need no bar setup, steady hand or filming.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Add the photo. Open Rift and add your drink.
  2. Tell Spark the moment. What pours, where and how fast.
  3. Check the Draft. Spark shows the shot and what stays fixed: your glass, your garnish and the table.
  4. Make. Tap Make and the clip lands in your Library.
  5. Try a second take. A different pour or angle sometimes beats the first.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips for a clean result

Beyond cafes

Home bartenders, tea stalls, juice bars and kombucha makers use the same steps. For menu items beyond drinks, see food and drink videos for your menu.

Questions people ask

Will the glass look like mine?

Spark copies what the photo shows, so a sharp photo of the whole glass with its garnish gives the closest match.

Can it show a bartender's hands?

Yes. Ask for a hand pouring, stirring or garnishing.

Can I show the drink being made from start to finish?

A video is one shot of up to 15 seconds, so pick one moment: the pour, the garnish or the first sip.

Will it show my cafe's logo on the cup?

A logo that is sharp in your photo carries through best. Check the Draft.

Can it make a non-alcoholic drink video?

Yes. Name any drink: matcha, soda, cold brew, mocktail.

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