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How to put yourself in a music video without filming one

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Without filming anything, share a music-video clip you like into Rift, add one clear photo of you, and tell Spark you are the singer. Spark plans the shots, shows a Draft, and Make gives you the same performance with you in it, up to 15 seconds. The video is silent, so add the sound in the app you post to.

Share a performance clip you like and add one photo of you, and Spark keeps the performance, the place and the mood with you as the lead. No crew needed. To copy the moves from any clip, see AI motion transfer on iPhone.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Choose your clip. Open the performance you want to be in.
  2. Share it into Rift. Tap Share, then Rift.
  3. Tell Spark who you are in it. Add your photo and say the role: “I’m the singer”.
  4. Check the Draft. Spark describes the shots it will keep: the camera path, the stage, the light. Change one thing if you want, like the outfit.
  5. Make. Tap Make. You can leave the app. The video lands in your Library when it’s ready.
  6. Add the sound when you post. The video is silent. Open the app you’re posting to, pick the song there, and line up the beat.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips

Beyond the stage

Same idea, other worlds: a stand-up set, a podcast stage, a karaoke night, a school talent show. If you can see it, you can star in it.

Questions people ask

Can I use a clip I saw on TikTok?

Yes. Tap Share on the clip and pick Rift, or add it from your camera roll.

Will my lips match the words?

Not yet. Rift doesn't do lip-sync, so choose a clip where the singer's mouth is hard to read, such as a wide shot or a side view.

Which clips work best?

One performer, a steady or slowly moving camera, and clear lighting. Fast cuts between many angles are harder to follow.

Can I be the guitarist or the drummer instead?

Yes. Tell Spark which role you play, and add your photo for that person.

Can I make a longer clip?

A Rift video is one shot, up to 15 seconds. Post it as a clip that stands on its own.