The best tricks to use Instagram Reels

Instagram Reels It is the new "TikTok" from Instagram, its new way to share short videos that is integrated into the application of the social network owned by Facebook. As with any other social network, it has its few peculiarities and particularities, with tricks, functions and tips that you should know to get the most out of it. Next we are going to explain the basic aspects so that you know how to handle it

How to activate Reels

To start using Instagram Reels You must first open the Instagram application, going to the camera of the social network itself, which will be where you can find the function. In this way, now you will find that the Instagram camera is now divided into three main sections, which are: Direct, Reels and History. To activate Reels, of course, you will have to click on it, and the first time you access the application it will show you brief information about this function. You must click on Start Searching and you can start creating your short videos. In any case, to be able to enjoy this option you must make sure you have the latest version of Instagram installed, otherwise it might not appear. So make sure it's updated to the latest version.

Double tap to toggle camera

To be able to switch between the front camera and the rear camera of the mobile you can use the button to change the camera at the bottom of the window. However, as when recording Instagram stories, you can switch from one camera to another by pressing a double tap on the screen. In this way it is possible to make the change in a much more comfortable way.

Record without pressing the button

In Instagram stories there are two modes that can be recorded. On one side is the normal mode, which makes you have to leave the button pressed, and the hands-free mode, in which you will have to touch to start recording and another to stop recording. In Instagram Reels you have the possibility to choose both options with a button, since the button can record both by touching it and by pressing it. If you want it to record you just have to give a simple touch; While if you want, you can hold down to stop recording at the exact moment you lift your finger.

Recording in multiple takes

One of the great differences that we find when recording content for Instagram Stories and Reels is that in the former it is necessary to do all the recording at the same time, something that does not happen in Reels, where each video is recorded according to different fragments or clips, although they also have a maximum duration of 15 seconds. To do this, you only have to record a clip less than 15 seconds, and then record another clip and both will show the final video. This can be done with two or more takes.

Delete clip

The great advantage of recording in clips and not at the same time is that you can enjoy greater control over the final result. In this way, if a clip looks good on you but the next one doesn't quite convince you for whatever reason, you can always delete it and record it again. To do this you must touch on the arrow that will appear to go back and then select the trash button. Next you will have to confirm that you want to delete the clip in question.

Trim the duration of the clip

From the same menu of the previous step you can find a fragment that will allow you adjust clip duration and trim it. This is very useful if you have recorded more fragment than you wanted or if the clip is not correctly synchronized with the music you decide to add. In this way you will have greater control in this regard over your publications. To do this you will have to click on the left arrow and click on the scissor icon. Then you will use the slider to determine when the clip starts and ends.

Change the background

The filter for change video background It is something you can do in both Instagram Stories and Reels, but it can be very useful to make your videos more creative. It is a filter that is similar to the others, so you must click on the button corresponding to the effects, that is, the smiley face. Then you must select the filter called Green Screen and choose the photo from your gallery that you want to be set as your wallpaper. In this way you can determine the background you want for your creations on Instagram Reels.

Use the videos you have saved on your smartphone

En Instagram Reels You have the possibility of both recording videos using your mobile camera or uploading the videos that you have saved on your mobile phone. However, you must bear in mind a point in this regard and that is that cannot import images as it happens in the case of stories. Keep in mind that if the video is longer than 15 seconds you will have to trim it. To do this, you will have to touch the button to add videos from your mobile phone, which you will find in the lower left corner, and then you must choose a video from the gallery of your smartphone.

Use the audio from another Reel

Another of the tricks that you should keep in mind is that it is possible use the audio from another Reel in which you believe. In this case you will have to click on Original audio, which appears at the bottom of the Reel you are viewing, which will make you then have to click on Use audio to start using it. These are just some of the many tricks and features that Instagram Reels has, a function that has come out strongly to try to cope with an application as popular as TikTok.