Similar to the already known TikTok, Instagram has launched its own short video feature named Instagram reel. Instagram reels let users create short-form videos set to playing audio. This can be shared with followers and friends. You can discover more of the feature while browsing the app. Instagram reels are the newest strategy for Instagram to bring in users and also increase the amount of time, they spend on the app every day. Therefore, establishing itself as a video entertainment platform.
Instagram reels are modified in a way that users can record videos of up to 15 seconds long. And add popular music, as well as a pile of filters and effects. For users who want to share with friends privately, Instagram reels created under private accounts which will only post toa person’s feed and stories. The new feature is situated inside of Instagram, it’s not a new app. For the sake of the new feature, Instagram has partnered with prominent music labels to provide a wide collection of songs to users. To create interesting Instagram reels and share them with their loved ones.
How to Get Started with Instagram Reel
Instagram reels feature is added to the Instagram camera just like Boomerang, etc. To begin users will have to open the Instagram camera and select Reels to start creating 15 seconds video. Similar to TikTok, Instagram reels make available options like effects, timer, audio from Instagram music library and speed. After a successful record using the Instagram reel, users can select special audience they wish to share their Reel with. Unlike the usual Instagram stories, reels can be shared in the Explore section and viewed by everyone on the platform.
Reels also provide different AR effects to enable users add a unique touch to their recorded video. To access AR effects, users will have to open Reels camera, tap on Effects and then AR Effects. Multiple 15 seconds reels can also be recorded at a time, and different effects can be attached to each clip. Instagram reels can also be previewed, deleted and recorded again if needed.
How to Create Instagram Reels
Tap Reels at the bottom of the Instagram camera, tap on Audio option and search for an audio file from the Instagram music library for your Reel. You can also make use of your own original audio by simply recording a Reel with it just as it is done on TikTok. Include AR effect to make your Reel interesting and different from other people’s Reels. Remember to set the timer to record any of your clips hands-free. There is also a special feature you can use to speed up or slow down part of the video or audio while using the Instagram Reels.
Reels isn’t standing on its own like TikTok is or Vine was. It is just a feature included in the Instagram app. The feature keeps users busy with things to do on Instagram and it is another way to find entertainment beyond scrolling through Stories and Feeds.
