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How to make a video of your dog skateboarding or surfing

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Short answer

Add one photo of your dog to Rift and tell Spark the ride, such as your dog on a skateboard rolling down a sunny street. Spark sets up a Draft with the price on the Make button. Tap Make and you get a video of up to 15 seconds in your Library, ready to post. Rift is an iPhone app.

Add one photo of your dog and describe the ride, like skateboarding down a sunny street. You get a video of up to 15 seconds, with no training and no scraped knees.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Tell Spark the ride. Name the dog, the board and the place.
  2. Add the photo. Pick it from your camera roll.
  3. Check the Draft. Reply to change the speed, the wave or the street.
  4. Make. Tap Make and wait for Spark to tell you it is ready.
  5. Try another ride. Swap the board and Make again.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips for a ride that looks right

More rides

For rides with you on board, see how to make a video of yourself riding a dolphin or a giant cat. For pets in motion, see how to make your dog or cat dance in a video.

Questions people ask

Does my dog need to stand like they are skating?

No. Any clear photo works. Spark adds the pose and the board.

Can I add myself on a board too?

Yes. Add a photo of yourself and say who rides first.

Can it be a different animal?

Yes. A cat, a pig or a duck works the same way.

Is this safe for my dog?

The video is made-up. Do not try it on real boards without training and gear.

Can my dog surf instead?

Yes. Name the wave and the board in your line, such as a small wave and a bright board.