Initially, Instagram started as a photo sharing service. Gradually, it added video support, Instagram stories, direct messages and more to cover a large audience. Now, the Facebook-owned company is poised to grab the market trend popularized by TikTok. Instagram has made its highly anticipated Reels feature available in over 50 countries, including the United States
SummaryWhere are Instagram Reels1. Add stylish music to Instagram2 reels. Adjust the recording speed3. Play with effects4. Set video time5. Add a timer before starting the video6. Align the captured video7. Replay Instagram8 Reels. Save your Instagram reels9. Spice up your Instagram reels with stickers and text10. Change cover before sharing spools11. Multiple sharing options12. Zoom in/out while recording reels13. Use audio from other coils14. Protect your Instagram reels and original audio15. Delete ReelsUse Instagram Reels Like a Pro
Instagram is finally getting on the 15-second video trend. What gives it an edge over many other rivals is the smooth integration with Instagram. Instagram not only gives Reels massive exposure and audience right off the bat, but also allows it to create perfect content with all the stunning filters and effects the app already provides.
If you're having trouble accessing TikTok or want to try something new but in a familiar avatar, it's time to give Instagram Reels a dignified look on Android or iPhone.
In this article, we'll talk about the top 15 Instagram tips and tricks to get you started.
It's nice that Instagram doesn't launch the Reels option on the home screen. It's linked in the Story menu. Open Instagram and tap the camera icon in the top left corner or use the swipe right gesture to open the Story screen.
You will find Reels in addition to the story. Tap on it and start creating coils using the tips below. Another place to spot Reels is in the Explore section.
Music is at the heart of creating an attention-grabbing Reel. Instagram has tons of ready-made music videos to choose from. Just tap the Music icon and browse hundreds of neatly categorized music videos in the Browse menu.
The best part is that you can precisely select which part of the music goes into the reels. When you select the music to add to the reels, Instagram will offer you to select a protein of the music with the live lyrics on the screen.
Many users will love it. Reels allow you to play with the recording speed. From the reels screen, press the play button and slow down the video by 5x or speed up the reel by 3x.
Effects are at the heart of the Instagram experience. Depending on the mood, you can add a silly face, party lights, green screen, and choose from dozens of other effects for perfect Instagram reels. Tap the effects icon in the Coils menu and cycle through a bunch of effects.
Instagram Reels allows us to create up to 15 seconds of video. But there is no need to stretch the video to 15 seconds every time. You can also create a 5 or 10 second video. Tap the timer icon and set the timer from 2 seconds to 15 seconds.
Make a Reels group? You can still set a three-second timer to capture video. It always helps to capture the good times at the right time.
This one is a thoughtful addition by Instagram. If the captured video is shaky or blurry, you can use the Align option to straighten things out. You will see the fifth option in the Reels bar after taking the video. Tap on it and make adjustments accordingly.
After taking the video, it is always advisable to take a last look to see how it went. You can hit the back arrow and preview the video before sharing it with the world.
If you want to save your Instagram reel to your device, tap the forward arrow at the bottom. Next, hit the save button in the upper right corner to save your clip.
Instagram lets you add various stickers, emojis, and texts before sharing the reels with the world. Adding a time, date, location or good emojis can improve the appeal of your first reels on Instagram.
Before sharing the reels, you can tap the Cover option in the Share menu and select the perfect cover photos to represent the reels.
Instagram offers various options for sharing reels. You can either share it as a story (in which case the reels will be deleted after 24 hours), share to feed, or just keep it in your account and access it from the explore menu. Users can also save the reels as a draft.
When recording live reels, you can drag the playback indicator up to zoom in and drag down to zoom out the video. This can be useful when creating a reel from a live concert or sporting event. Aah, those times!
Just like TikTok, if you find a song or audio clip you like, you can tap on the music and select "Use Audio". Now the Reels menu is set to use the song you chose and you cannot change the audio.
You should keep in mind that when you share your Instagram Reels, anyone can see and share them. Your reels can appear on Explore and in places like effects, hashtags, and even audio pages.
Anyone can extract audio from your reels and use it in their reels. However, you can set your private account to stop the practice. Go to Profile> tap the three lines in the upper right corner> Settings> Privacy> Account privacy> enable private account.
You can always remove these unwanted reels by going to the Profile tab. Tap the Reels menu, play the reels you want to remove, and select the three-dot menu at the bottom. Select Delete from the next menu.
Many companies are trying to replicate TikTok's formula for success. And I must say that the execution of Instagram is perfect. That said, it's hard to say whether Reels will be able to attract TikTok-loving users.
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