How to make a character copy your moves from a video you film

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Film yourself doing the move on your iPhone, add the clip in Rift, and tell Spark, Rift's video agent, who should do it instead: 'my character Max does exactly what I do here' or 'a cartoon fox copies my moves'. Spark keeps your movement, camera and timing and puts the new character in. Check the Draft and tap Make for up to 15 seconds.

Film a move, add the clip to Rift, and name the character that should do it instead. Spark keeps your movement and camera, which is how faceless pages act out skits and how people make a cartoon version of themselves dance. The wider idea is covered in AI motion transfer on iPhone.

What you need

An iPhone with Rift.
A short clip of you doing the move: steady phone, good light, whole body in frame.
A character: a saved one, a photo of your pet, or a description.

Step by step

Film the move. Prop the phone up; keep it still.
Add the clip in Rift.
Say who does it instead.
Keep or change the place.
Check the Draft and tap Make.

Lines to try with Spark

“My character Max does exactly what I do here, same room.”
“A cartoon fox in a hoodie copies my moves, keep the camera.”
“My dog does this dance instead of me.”
“A knight in armour does my moves on a castle wall.”

Tips

Big, clear movement reads well; small gestures can get lost.
Plain background helps if you plan to change the place.
Face the camera for anything the character does with its face.

Questions people ask

Do I need a special camera or suit?

No. A normal iPhone video is enough. Steady, well lit, whole body in frame.

Can a pet copy my moves?

Yes. "My cat does exactly what I do" makes a funny version.

Can it change the place too?

Yes. Say "same moves, but on a pirate ship".

Can I keep my own background?

Yes. Say "keep my room" and only the person changes.