How to make Instagram reels

Looking for a new way to show off your skills and creativity, well, Instagram has got you covered with its new feature, Instagram reels. So what are Instagram reels?

Instagram reels launched as a competitor for the TikTok app is content format that allows you to create and share short, engaging videos. When it first launched, Instagram reels had a 15-sec limit, which later turned to 30 sec to make it more convenient for its users, and it is also testing out its 60-sec reels in some parts of the world. Though initially it was termed a copy of TikTok, it has gathered a loyal following.

Today Instagram reels have found their place with their sophisticated, polished look, making it a must-have for brands, upcoming businesses, and content creators globally. And given the situation where Tiktok and other Chinese apps are being banned over security reasons, this would mean Instagram reels gaining more confidence from its users and being a staple in the market.

Towards the end of this piece, we aim to cover the steps you can take to make your first reel, from choosing your favorite audios to sharing your content in the world of Instagram. By the end of it, we will have you transformed from a beginner to a pro.

Let's get into so if you are a person who has used vine or TikTok, the whole making your first Instagram is not rocket science. The basics are very similar, and we go back to those in the unchartered territory; we will try to explain the entire process as simple as possible.

7 simple steps

Step 1. Open Instagram

Take out your android devices or your iPhones and go to the Instagram app

Step 2. Clipboard

On the Instagram homepage, you will see a clipboard on the top right side along with your messages

Step 3. Reels

Tap on the clipboard, and it opens your camera with the options Post, story, reels, and lives. Now that you know the options click on the "Reels" option. If you are not able to find reels on your Instagram, head over to the play store and update Instagram; it will become available

Step 4. Create

Now that you have decided to make reels, you will see a wide selection of features available to the left side of the screen starting from the "Audio" button; this allows you to choose the audio, song, or soundtrack for your reel. Next is the "Length" this is how long you want your reels to be 15,30 or 60 seconds. The next is the "playback speed" this feature allows the user to do the reels at their own pace. Next comes "effects," the fun part of reels the filters, the different background images to make the reel for fun; in comparison to TikTok, it does have a long way to go .

Touch up "is a beauty feature to give content creators or users a polished look."

Video layout" as the name suggests whether you want your reel to be horizontal vertical or split-screen. The feature is the" timer"; this gives time to prepare a 3-sec countdown before you start recording your reels.

Step 5. Timer

As mentioned above, you can use the "timer" option before recording or start recording by selecting the record option and tap again to stop the recording process

Step 6. Finish

Once you finish recording the reels for 15 to 60 sec you will see the preview option on the right bottom corner. And if you are happy with the finished product, proceed to share; Instagram also helps you save the reel as a draft if you aren't necessarily happy with the final product.

Step 7. Thumbnail

Then, you can proceed to select a thumbnail for your reel either from the recorded reel or from your camera gallery and then proceed to share. You can also add a caption while you post it. Instagram also helps you save the reel as a draft if you aren't necessarily happy with the final product. If you want to download the reel, you made click on the right-pointing arrow on the reel you're making. Then the download option


Instagram reels also allow you to make reels of already recorded content follow the following steps.

1. Take out your android devices or your iPhones and go to the Instagram app.
   
2. On the Instagram homepage, you will see a clipboard on the top right side along with your messages.
   
3. Select the reels option
   
4. In the bottom left corner of the screen, you will select the previously recorded video from your gallery.
   
5. Then proceed to add your effect and soundtracks as you would with a regular reel video.
   
6. Then preview the reel, then you can proceed to select a thumbnail for your reel either from the recorded reel or from your camera gallery, and then proceed to share; you can also add a caption while you post it.
   

Conclusion

Instagram reels may be relatively new, but they have impacted the millennial side of things. They are making way to Gen Z. Not only are they adding shopping options and promoting content creators and influencers who create original, entertaining content. Still, Instagram also prides itself in listening to its user, making it a great horse to bet on. Instagram reels keep proving that it is here to stay, making it a great future resource for brands, companies, and new businesses.

Instagram reels is a beautiful space for people of all ages, not just the Gen Z or the Millennials, and it's fun. It helps you explore trends and popular reels and follow content creators that the user relates to, making it "The place to be." Your Instagram reels experience doesn't have to stop in Instagram, Reelit app allows you to download all your favorite reels with a single tap and that too with no watermarks what so ever so head on over to explore.