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How to make a New Year's Eve video of you and your friends

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Add a photo of each friend to Rift and tell Spark the party, such as everyone on a rooftop at midnight with fireworks over the city. Spark plans the shots and sets up a Draft with the price on the Make button. Tap Make and share a video of up to 15 seconds from your Library. Rift is an iPhone app.

Add a group photo and tell Spark the fireworks rooftop. You get the mood of the night without the crowd or a steady phone.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Tell Spark the party. Name the place, the time and the mood.
  2. Add the photos. Pick each friend from your camera roll. Save the group as characters if you will use them again.
  3. Say the outfits. One line is enough.
  4. Check the Draft. Reply to move people around or change the sky.
  5. Make. Tap Make and wait for Spark to tell you it is ready.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips for a party that looks right

Bigger groups

For a group in motion, see how to make a group dance video from one group photo. To keep a group in every video, see how to create a recurring AI character.

Questions people ask

When is New Year's Eve this year?

Thursday 31 December 2026.

Can we all be in it if we are in different places?

Yes. A photo of each person is enough, and Spark puts you in one scene.

Can the video show a countdown on screen?

Rift does not add text over video yet. Add numbers or a message in the app you post to.

Can I choose the outfits?

Yes. Say them in the line, such as sequins and black ties, or add photos of the outfits.

Can we be on a rooftop?

Yes. Tell Spark the place, such as a fireworks rooftop, and check the Draft.

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