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How to turn a product photo into a video ad

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Add one clean photo of your product to Rift, tell Spark the kind of ad you want, such as a splash reveal or a podium spin, and check the Draft. Tap Make and you get a video ad of up to 15 seconds with your product as the star. Rift is an iPhone app, so you can do it from your pocket.

A product page with a still photo asks the customer to imagine the rest. A short video does the imagining for them: the pour, the splash, the glow on a shelf. You can make that from the packshot you already have.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Add the photo. Open Rift and add your product photo from your camera roll.
  2. Say the ad. One line about the scene and the mood.
  3. Check the Draft. Spark plans the shots. It shows what stays (your product, its label) and what changes (the set, the light).
  4. Make. Tap Make. The ad is saved to your Library.
  5. Post it. Add your link and text in the app you share to.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips for a clean result

Beyond the packshot

The same flow works for a handmade ring, a bag of coffee, a service van or a dog bed. You can also swap the set while keeping the same product, which gives a whole month of posts from one photo shoot.

Questions people ask

Do I need a studio photo?

No, but a clean photo on a plain background gives the best result. Shoot near a window and wipe the product first.

Can I show my logo or label?

The label on your photo carries through. Keep it facing the camera and in focus.

Is text or a price tag added?

Text over video isn't in the app yet. Add them in the app you post to.

Can I make several ads from one photo?

Yes. Try a splash, a podium and a lifestyle scene from the same packshot.

What kind of ad can I ask for?

A splash reveal, a podium spin or a glow on a shelf, for example. Describe it to Spark in a line.

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