2024 REELS TUTORIAL: Film & Edit Reels on Instagram (For Beginners)

Introduction

Introduction

In this simple tutorial for beginners, I'm going to take you step by step through creating a reel in the Instagram app. For those of you who need to learn the most important features of how to create a reel, film, edit, and post your reel, this guide covers everything. If you're a business owner looking to grow your reach and sales using reels in just a few hours each month, be sure to watch my free reels class linked below in the description of this tutorial. Now, let's dive in!

Navigating to the Reels Editor

To create a reel, start by navigating to the Reels editor:

1. Swipe over on your screen where you would go to create a story.
2. Tap on "Reel" at the bottom.
3. Alternatively, you can go to your bio, tap on the "+" icon in the upper right-hand corner, and then tap on "Reel."

Once there, tap on the camera icon to film and edit anything you want for your reels.

Adding Media to Your Reel

Swipe up to access your camera roll and select any photos or videos to add to your reel. To record a video, tap and hold on the white button or simply tap it to start recording.

Using the Timer and Duration Features

The countdown timer is helpful, especially for things like lip-sync recordings:

1. Tap the timer icon at the top of the screen.
2. Choose a 3 or 10-second countdown before recording starts.
3. Select the duration of your recording by tapping the "15" on the left side and change it to "90" for maximum recording time.

Always add any filters before you start recording, as you can't add most filters afterward.

Adding Music and Other Options

Tap the music icon on the left-hand side to add trending audio to your reel. If you're recording by yourself, gesture control can be useful.

Editing Your Reel

To fine-tune your reel, tap the white "Next" button in the bottom right-hand corner. Here, you can add text, trim clips, split video clips, reorder clips, adjust audio, and add music:

1. Tap the "Aa" icon in the upper right corner to add text.
2. Pinch and zoom to adjust the length and order of text boxes and clips.
3. Tap to split or trim video clips.

Advanced Settings

Tap the settings gear to access advanced options like showing captions for accessibility and uploading at the highest quality. You can also save your drafts to your camera roll to avoid losing them.

Posting Your Reel

Finally, add a cover photo, write a caption, tag people, and add any relevant topics for better SEO. Under "Advanced Settings," you can choose to turn on auto-generated captions if you didn't add closed captions to the reel itself.

Once all settings are finalized, either save your draft or tap "Share" to post your reel.

Conclusion

That sums up our comprehensive Instagram Reels tutorial. Remember to save your drafts and always upload at the highest quality for the best results. If you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment below. Don't forget to check out my free reels class for more detailed and strategic content on growing your business using Instagram Reels. Follow me on Instagram @StephanieCaseEducation for daily business advice and tips. See you next time!

Keywords

• Instagram Reels
• Tutorial
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• Edit
• Posting Reels
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• Captioning
• Video Editing
• Trending Audio
• Advanced Settings

FAQ

How do I navigate to the Reels editor on Instagram?

You can either swipe over to where you create a story and tap "Reel" at the bottom or go to your bio, tap the "+" icon in the upper right-hand corner, and then select "Reel."

Can I add filters after recording my video on Instagram Reels?

No, you should add any filters before you start recording as most filters cannot be added afterward.

How do I add music to my Instagram Reel?

Tap the music icon on the left-hand side of the editing screen. You can select trending audio or choose from available music options.

What should I do to avoid losing my Reels drafts?

Always save a copy of your reel onto your camera roll, as drafts can sometimes glitch, be deleted, or not sync across devices.

How can I ensure my Reels are of the highest quality when posted?

In the advanced settings, turn on the option to upload at the highest possible quality. This ensures your reels are crisp and clear even if you aren't connected to Wi-Fi.

How do I add text to my Instagram Reel?

Tap the "Aa" icon in the upper right corner during the editing phase where you can add text, adjust its presence across the video, and style it as needed.