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What is the Halloween character reveal trend and how do you make one?

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

The Halloween character reveal trend starts with a person covering their face, then cuts to the same person as a witch, vampire or skeleton. In Rift, add a clear photo of yourself, tell Spark, Rift's video agent, which character you become, check the Draft and tap Make for a video of up to 15 seconds.

Add one photo of yourself and tell Spark which character you turn into. Rift makes the reveal as one short shot.

How the format works

Why it works

The change happens in one move, so it is easy to read and easy to rewatch. Halloween gives everyone a character to choose, from sweet to scary.

Make your own in Rift

  1. Open Rift and add a clear photo of yourself, face to camera.
  2. Tell Spark: “I cover my face with both hands, then lower them and I am a pale vampire in a dark hallway, slow stare.”
  3. Check the Draft and tap Make.
  4. Find the video in your Library and post it.

Rift makes one shot of up to 15 seconds. For the full guide, see Halloween character reveal video.

Ideas for a new take

Keep it fun

Use your own photo or a friend’s with their say, and keep it clear it is made for fun.

Questions people ask

Do I need a costume?

No. Spark puts the costume and makeup on you from your photo.

Can I do it with my pet?

Yes. A paw over the eyes, then a tiny wizard. Add a clear photo of your pet.

Can the character be a famous one?

Keep it to your own ideas, like a ghost, a pirate or a zombie chef. Rift is not for other companies' characters.

Can I add a spooky sound?

Sound is not in the app yet. Add one in your posting app.