Top Tips & Ideas For Making Compelling Instagram Reels Under 15 Seconds
Ever since its launch, the ‘Reels’ feature on Instagram has been a very popular source of content consumption for almost every user on the platform. These short videos have also become a favorite among creators as they effectively bring in more Instagram likes.
What is ‘Instagram Reels’?
A popular video feature that allows a user to create or edit short videos, Instagram Reels has transformed the way this platform works. The platform allows creating 15-second reels to 30-second reels.
Add Music or Original Audio
Adding the latest tunes to your reels video goes a long way in making the viewer watch the entire reel. It ensures that your content gets regular Instagram views and comments. Voiceovers are also very useful as they make a simple video more interesting.
Make Creative Reel Cover Photos
No matter how good your reel content is, if it does not rope in views, the content will be a waste. Design a reel cover that will make the viewer want to know what’s inside. You can either make a reel cover yourself or choose an interesting photo from the video itself.
Use Closed Captions
By not using closed captions in their videos, most creators ignore a potential audience base. These include hearing disabled people and users who prefer to watch reels with their sound muted. Simply adding closed captions will make your account accessible to a whole new audience, which means free Instagram followers for you.
Make an ‘About Myself’ Reel
If your followers are interested in your content, they would also be interested in knowing more about yourself. You can make a ’15 seconds, 15 facts about me’ video to keep it short and interesting.
Show Blooper Montage
Bloopers are funny and almost everyone enjoys humorous bloopers. If you have some fail clips from making your reels, turn them into a short montage for a reel. Funny content engages viewers like no other and gets considerable engagement in the form of views and tags in the comment section.
While making a reel, ask yourself – ‘is there something about the reel that would make me share it’? If your answer is yes, then go ahead and post it. Shareable content is the key to Instagram growth with the exposure it brings.
Do Product Reviews
Content aside, Instagram is also a major source of consumption of many products and services. It’s only natural that they would want an honest review of a product before buying it.
Teasers and behind-the-scenes videos can prove to be very useful in creating hype for an upcoming project. So you’re launching a reel that creates interest and gathering an audience for the future content.
Do a DIY Video
DIY and How-to videos are incredibly popular because of their usability. Be it cooking or crafts, almost everyone would be interested in watching a DIY video. These videos also ensure that the viewers watch them till the end because of the curiosity of the final product reveal.
Use Reel Features
Make sure that you put all features in the reel editor to good use. This includes adding music, transitions or effects that would make your reel more eye-catching. However, you must remember not to do too much as it can make your reel off-putting and overshadow the value it provides. Keep it well-balanced with creativity and content quality.
As the platform continues to expand, more features become available that allow us to explore our creative potential. The most important part of making a reel is to have fun yourself. Your reel content must first entertain and satisfy your creative palate, only then will it successfully enrapture your Instagram followers.
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