How to make a nature documentary style video of your pet

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Add a photo of your pet in Rift and tell Spark, Rift's video agent, the documentary moment: 'long lens, low in the grass, my cat stalks a sock across the living room, slow motion'. Spark gives it the look of a wildlife film. Tap Make for a video up to 15 seconds, then add a narration-style line when you post.

Add a photo of your pet and tell Spark to film it like a nature documentary, with a cat and a sock treated like a lion and a gazelle.

What makes the look

Long lens: the subject far away, background soft.
Low angle: in the grass, at their eye level.
Slow motion: for the pounce.
Patience: the shot holds still before the action.

Step by step

Add a photo of your pet.
Say the scene with the camera words above.
Check the Draft and tap Make.
Post with a narration line, like “The predator has spotted its prey.”

Lines to try with Spark

“Long lens, low in the grass, my cat stalks a sock across the rug, slow motion pounce.”
“My hamster gathering seeds at dawn, macro lens, soft focus.”
“My dog tracking a tennis ball through tall grass, documentary style.”
“My parrot surveying the kitchen from the top of the fridge, slow pan.”

Tips

Ordinary prey is funnier: a sock, a crumb, a toy.
Hold before the action. Ask for “a pause before the pounce”.

Questions people ask

Can Rift add the narrator?

Voice isn't in the app yet. Write the narration as your post text, or add a sound when you post.

What makes it look like a documentary?

Say "long lens", "low angle", "slow motion" and "shallow focus".

Does it work for any pet?

Yes. Hamsters, rabbits, lizards and birds all make great wildlife subjects.

Can it happen in the wild?

Yes. "My dog in the Arctic tracking a snowball" keeps the joke going.