15 Best Instagram Reels Tips and Tricks

15 Best Instagram Reels Tips and Tricks

Initially, Instagram started out as a photo sharing service. Gradually he added video support, Instagram stories, direct message, and more to cover a large audience. Now the Facebook-owned company is ready to capture the hot market trend popularized by TikTok. Instagram has made its highly anticipated Reels feature available in more than 50 countries, including the United States.


Instagram reel tips

Instagram finally addresses 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 from the start, but also allows them to create perfect content with all of the revolutionary filters and effects the app already comes with.

If you’re having trouble accessing TikTok or want to try something new but in a familiar avatar, then it’s time to give Instagram Reels a dignified look on Android or iPhone.

In this article, we’ll talk about the 15 best Instagram tips and tricks to get you started.

6. Align the captured video

This one is a thoughtful Instagram addition, 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 it and make adjustments accordingly.


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7. Replay Instagram reels

After taking the video, it is always advisable to take a last look to see how it went. You can press the back arrow and preview the video before sharing it with the world.


Replay reels

8. Save your Instagram reels

If you want to save your Instagram reel to your device, tap the forward arrow at the bottom. Then hit the Record button in the top right corner to save your clip.


Record video

9. Spice up your Instagram reels with stickers and text

Instagram lets you add various stickers, emojis, and text before you share the reels with the world. Adding a time, date, location, or good emojis can improve the appeal of your first Reels on Instagram.


Add stickers

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10. Change the cover before splitting the coils

Before sharing the reels, you can tap the Cover option in the Share menu and select the perfect cover photos to represent the reels.


Add cover

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11. Multiple sharing options

Instagram offers various options for sharing reels. You can either share it as a Story (in this 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.


Share reels

12. Zoom in / out while recording reels

While recording a live reel, you can drag the playback indicator up to zoom in and drag down to zoom out on the video. This can be useful when creating a reel from a live concert or sporting event. Aah, those times!

13. Use audio from other coils

Just like TikTok, if you find a song or audio clip you like, you can tap on music and select “Use audio”. The Reels menu is now configured to use your chosen song and you cannot edit the audio.


Use audio

14. Protect your Instagram reels and original audio

You have to keep in mind that when you share your Instagram Reels, anyone can see and share them. Your rolls can appear on Explorer and in places like effects, hashtags, and even audio pages.


Private account

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 top right corner> Settings> Privacy> Account privacy> Enable private account.

15. Remove coils

You can always remove these unwanted rolls 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.


Remove coils

Use Instagram Reels like a pro

Many companies are trying to replicate TikTok’s formula for success. And I have to say Instagram’s execution is flawless. That said, it’s hard to say if Reels will be able to chain TikTok loving users together.

Then:

Looking to schedule Instagram posts? Read the article below to learn how to schedule Instagram posts.

Last updated on August 15, 2020

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