RIFTA menu photo says what you sell. A pour, a steam cloud or a cut through a warm pastry says how it will feel. For a small cafe or a home baker, a short video can be the reason someone comes in or messages to order.
What you need
- An iPhone with Rift.
- A photo of the dish or drink: top down or at table height, in daylight.
- One simple move in mind: pour, stir, slice, dip, drizzle.
Step by step
- Add the photo. Start a new chat in Rift and add your dish or drink.
- Describe the shot. One move and one setting.
- Add a hand if you like. Spark can put a hand in frame to pour or lift, which makes it feel made-to-order.
- Check the Draft. Spark shows the shots it plans.
- Make. Tap Make. Find it in your Library and post it from there.
Lines to try with Spark
- “Oat flat white, milk pouring into a latte art heart, wooden counter.”
- “My sourdough loaf being cut open, steam rising, a hand holding the knife.”
- “Iced matcha, ice cubes clinking, a hand adding a straw.”
- “My grandmother’s jollof rice being scooped onto a plate, warm kitchen light.”
- “A pint of stout settling on a pub bar, slow push-in.”
Tips for a clean result
- Show it fresh. Steam, melt, drips and crumbs say hot and real. Ask for one.
- Keep the background simple. A wooden board or a plain table lets the food lead.
- Mind the colour. Warm light for baking, cool light for iced drinks.
- Choose one hero. One dish per video. A spread is better as a still photo.
- Close up. Small screens love tight shots. Ask for a close view.
Beyond the menu
Use the same recipe for market stalls, meal prep, a cocktail at home or a birthday cake the night before. Make a few short clips and rotate them through the week.