Did you use to create TikTok videos? With the ban of TikTok, did the wave of disappointment hit you? It did to all the TikTok users and they resorted to other social media platforms but the excitement and readiness of the app was missing. Now, a fresh breeze for you is blowing with the introduction of ‘Reels’ in India. Reels is a feature integrated in the Facebook owned Instagram app, using which Indian content creators can record short videos like TikTok and can gain followers worldwide. The feature has been tested in countries that include Brazil, Germany, and France before arriving in India. And the timing is just perfect as TikTok’s exit has spiked the demand of a short video platform. Right now, Reels is under test in India. Once it gets encouraging response, you will get it in no time.
Many famous faces have already made their presence on this platform. Some of them are Gippy Grewal, Indrani Biswas aka Wondermunna, RJ Abhinav, Ammy Virk, Jahnavi Dasetty aka Mahathalli, Komal Pandey, Ankush Bhaguna, and Radhika Bangia. Let us know more about Reels.
What are Instagram Reels?
If you use Instagram frequently, you might have been introduced to this feature by now. This way, you can step up from photo and video sharing to content creation on Instagram. And show your creative side to the Instagram users. With this newly launched feature, Instagram has ventured into creativity from simply connectivity and communication it was initially all about.
Shared in Explore, Reels is also available on your feed. You can find it under the video icon, placed between pictures and IGTV icon. Reels is in partnership with eminent music labels to make user experience even better.
Instagram Reels: How to Get Started?
To churn a 15-second video, you have to access the Instagram camera, where Boomerang, rewind video, slo-mo etc. are there. Here, you have creative filters and music to make the video just the way you want to. Just like TikTok, you have choices to use audio for songs, trends, or challenges from Instagram music library. You can also control and set the desired speed, effects, and timer to Reels.
You can reach a broader audience than your followers with Reel videos that appear on Instagram’s Explore tab. You can also add your Reels stories but in this case, your video won’t be shown in Explore tab. It will disappear after 24 hours, just like stories.
Once recorded, you can select the target audience to share your video with and will be available to everyone who has joined the platform.
Various AR effects of Reels enable you to make your videos stand out with a unique touch. To use these effects, you simply have to open Reels camera, click on ‘effects’, and then on ‘AR effects’. Additionally, you can record, multiple Reels of 15 seconds at a time and add different effects to each of the clips. You can even review, delete, and re-record Reels, if required.
Just like TikTok, Reels are available with the option of ‘Use Audio’, which allows other Instagram users to use your audio to create their Reels.
How to Create Instagram Reels?
With the new Instagram interface a new level of freedom to add more media to videos is in your hands. You can check the videos that other users have posted in the Explore tab. Now, we will see how you can create Instagram Reels and garner immense views, likes, comments, and even followers!
- First of all, check if you have received the update head of the new update’s availability on App store and Google Play store. If it is available, connect your phone to Wi-Fi, and install the update.
- Once it is updated successfully, go to the Instagram camera.
- At the bottom of the camera, select Reels.
- Tap on Audio option.
- Select a song from the Instagram music library.
- Alternatively, you can use your original audio by recording your video, just like TikTok.
- Make your Reel interesting and unique with AR effects as mentioned above. Set the timer to record any clip hands-free.
- Increase or decrease the speed part of your Reel with the option given.
In a nutshell, Reels is here to help you keep your creative juices flowing, while having a great time being on the camera and creating content of your choice.
Happy Reeling!
