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How to turn yourself into a mermaid or fantasy character

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Short answer

Add a clear photo of yourself to Rift on your iPhone and tell Spark the character: a mermaid, an elf, a knight or a space traveller. Spark sets up a Draft with up to 4 versions at once. Pick the one you love, tap Make, and save it. Use Turn into a video to make it move.

Add one clear photo of yourself and tell Spark the character, such as a mermaid, an elf or a space captain. Rift shows up to 4 versions at once, and you can turn your favourite into a video.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Pick the photo. Choose a sharp one in even light. Half-body works well for costumes.
  2. Tell Spark the character. Name the creature or role, plus the place: a coral reef, a snowy mountain, a ship’s deck.
  3. Add details. Colours, materials and mood do a lot: pearl scales, mossy armour, a glowing visor.
  4. Check the Draft. Ask for up to 4 versions at once. The price shows on the Make button before you tap.
  5. Make, save, animate. Keep your favourite in Library. Use Turn into a video for a drift of hair or a swirl of water.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips

Beyond costume photos

Fantasy suits a gift for a child, a game night invite, a book cover for something you wrote, or a team picture where everyone gets a role.

Questions people ask

What characters can I ask for?

A mermaid, an elf, a knight or a space traveller, for example.

Can I do this with my friends or my pet?

Yes. Add a photo of each and say who plays what, for example "me as the knight, my dog as the dragon".

How do I pick between the versions?

Make up to 4 versions at once, compare them and save the one you love.

What if I want a character of my own invention?

Describe it in words. Spark can design it and place you in it.

Can I use a famous film character?

Describe your own character instead. Invent a name, a costume and a world.