How to make a Halloween character reveal video from one photo

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Add a clear photo of yourself in Rift and tell Spark, Rift's video agent, the reveal: you cover your face, lower your hands and you are a vampire. Check the Draft and tap Make. The video is up to 15 seconds, one shot, and lands in your Library, ready to post.

Add one photo and tell Spark the hide, the beat and the new character. You get a reveal video of up to 15 seconds.

What you need

An iPhone with Rift.
One clear photo of you, face to camera, good light, nothing covering your face.

Step by step

Add your photo in Rift.
Tell Spark how you hide and who you become.
Set the scene, such as a dark hallway or a foggy yard.
Check the Draft and tap Make.
Find it in your Library and post it.

Lines to try with Spark

“I cover my face with both hands, lower them and I am a pale vampire, slow stare.”
“My dog hides behind a pumpkin, then pops up as a tiny werewolf.”
“A shop owner ducks behind the counter and rises as a skeleton in an apron.”
“My car’s headlights flash, then the car has glowing eyes and fangs.”
“A witch turns around in a misty garden and her face is my friend Sam’s, with Sam’s OK.”

Tips

Keep the hide simple. One clean move is clearer than a busy one.
Name the beat. “Wait a moment, then reveal” gives the pause.
Use a dark, plain background so the character stands out.
Ask first before you put a friend in a video.

Questions people ask

Do I need a costume or makeup?

No. Spark adds the character from your photo. Say the look you want.

Can the reveal be a pet?

Yes. Add a clear photo of your pet and say what it becomes.

Can I choose any character?

Use your own ideas, like a witch, a zombie or a skeleton chef. Rift is not for other companies' characters.

Can I pick the hiding spot for the reveal?

Yes. Tell Spark what hides you, such as a hand, a door or a scarf, and check the Draft.