How to remake a trend with a ready-made character instead of yourself

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Share the trend into Rift and, when Spark, Rift's video agent, asks who should star, pick a Rift character instead of adding your photo, or describe one: 'a tall grandma in a tracksuit'. Spark keeps the trend's moves, camera and timing with the character in it. Check the Draft and tap Make for a video up to 15 seconds, no selfie needed.

Not everyone wants their face on their page. A Rift character lets you join every trend without being in it, and AI motion transfer on iPhone explains how the moves carry over.

What you need

An iPhone with Rift.
The trend video.

Step by step

Share the trend into Rift.
Pick who stars: “Use a Rift character”, a character you saved, or a description.
Say what to keep: “same moves, same street”.
Check the Draft and tap Make.
Save the character if you made a new one, so your page has a regular.

Lines to try with Spark

“A tall grandma in a pink tracksuit does this dance.”
“Use a Rift character, keep everything else.”
“A serious businessman in a suit does this, deadpan.”
“My saved character Lulu does this trend at night.”

Tips

Funny casting makes the trend new: an unexpected age, outfit or attitude.
Stick with one character across trends if you’re building a page.

Questions people ask

Where do I find Rift characters?

When Spark asks who should star, choose "Use a Rift character".

Can I make my own character instead?

Yes. Describe one to Spark, or make one from a few photos, and save it.

Can the same character do every trend?

Yes. That's how faceless pages build a following.

Can I post videos with a Rift character?

Yes. What you make is yours to post anywhere.