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How to make a DJ or party promo video from a photo

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Add a photo of yourself at the decks, the venue or a flyer image in Rift and tell Spark, Rift's video agent, the scene, such as lights sweeping over a packed dance floor. Check the Draft, tap Make, and you get a video of up to 15 seconds. Music isn't in the app yet, so add your sound in the posting app.

Add a photo of yourself at the decks, your venue or your flyer, and describe the room, like lights sweeping over a packed dance floor. You get a promo video of up to 15 seconds.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Add your photo in Rift.
  2. Tell Spark the scene: lights, smoke, a crowd, a hand in the air.
  3. Check the Draft.
  4. Tap Make after seeing the price.
  5. Post from your Library and add your track in the posting app.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips

For a neon scene, see put yourself in a nightclub or neon city. For other events, see a promo video for a local event.

Questions people ask

Can I put my own track in the video?

Music isn't in the app yet. Add your track in the app you post to.

Can the video show the date and venue?

Text over video isn't in the app yet. Put the date, venue and tickets in the post.

Can I be in it?

Yes. Add a clear photo of yourself and say where you are standing.

Can I use a crowd?

Use a crowd from your own photo or a made-up one. Real people need their OK.