RIFTAdd a photo of you now and one from childhood, and Spark sets up a hug between them. It is a video for you more than for the feed.
What you need
- An iPhone with Rift.
- A photo of you as a child. A face that is visible, in even light, even if the picture is old or faded.
- A photo of you now. Facing the camera, no sunglasses or hat.
- A place in mind. A real one from your childhood works well.
Step by step
- Open Rift and start with Spark. Describe the scene you want.
- Add the child photo. Tell Spark it is you at that age.
- Add the photo of you now. Spark now has both versions of you.
- Describe the moment. For example, “adult me kneels and hugs me at about six, in the old kitchen”.
- Check the Draft and Make. Review the plan and the price on the Make button, then tap Make. The video is saved in your Library.
Lines to try with Spark
- “I walk into the garden and hug the six-year-old me on the swing.”
- “Adult me crouches down at the school gate and hugs little me.”
- “Me in my graduation gown hugging me as a kid in a school uniform.”
- “Teenage me on the couch, adult me sits down and puts an arm around my shoulders.”
- “A slow hug in the kitchen, warm evening light, nobody says anything.”
Tips
- Restore the old photo first. If your childhood photo is torn, faded or blurry, Spark can restore it. Make that first, then use it.
- Keep the scene quiet. One slow movement is easier to follow than a crowded memory.
- Use a warm, simple outfit for adult you. A plain jumper or coat reads clearly against a childhood setting.
- Pick one emotion. Comfort, pride or relief. Say it in the line, such as “gentle and slow”.
- Watch the result with a friend. It is a strong video, and you may want company when you do.
Beyond yourself
The same idea works for a parent and the child they were, siblings, or a long-gone pet and you today. Whatever pair of photos you have, tell Spark how they meet.