Instagram REELS for Beginners

Name: Instagram REELS for Beginners
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How to Use Instagram Reels; from TEXT Edits to Growth - Full Tutorial Walkthrough

Last updated 6/2022

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What you'll learn

4 sections • 19 lectures • 51m total length

Stories vs Reels : There is an important difference1:19
Understand the difference between stories and reels on Instagram: stories vanish after 24 hours, reels stay on your feed and reach Explorer page, with 15–30 second reels boosting watch time.
Welcome message0:47
Discover how to film, edit, upload, and market Instagram reels, starting from scratch, while watching real-time tests and strategies to learn from mistakes and grow.
How to OPEN your REELS on Instagram0:48
Learn how to access your Instagram Reels by logging in and tapping the camera to open them, guiding you through the steps to open Reels quickly.
How many times to POST A day1:15
How to UPLOAD a video to IG Reels1:30
Open the Instagram app, go to the menu, tap the Instagram Reels icon, select a video, trim to 15 or 30 seconds, add clips, and preview your edit.
How to RECORD a Video for IG Reels2:19
Learn to create an IG Reels video by selecting 15 or 30 seconds, choosing a song, and recording multiple clips using the timer, then post with a description and hashtags.

Editing #1: Video Length, Adding Music, Speed2:42
Editing #2: HOW TO ADD EFFECTS for Instant BEAUTY and CREATIVITY4:01
Explore adding effects to reels, browse and save effects from artists, send and try effects like VHS mood, and start recording with the middle button.
Editing #3: USE THE TIMER for easy Recording1:34
Set and use the timer before recording to choose 15 or 30 seconds, then reset before each take for multiple recording attempts.
Editing #4: ALIGN TOOL for Smooth Transitions2:45
Discover how to use the line edit and align tool to craft smooth transitions in reels by syncing lipstick changes with the moment on a pre-recorded video.
Editing #4 : How to edit previously recorded videos on Instagram REELS0:28
Access previously recorded videos by tapping the bottom of the screen and back arrow, then select a video to edit or delete.
How to edit TEXT and Time it in Videos and PICK YOUR Cover Image5:23
Learn to edit text in Instagram Reels, time its appearance, customize color and background, add multiple text boxes, and choose a compelling cover image before sharing.
*NEW* Editing #5: Instagram REELS Remix Tutorial2:36
discover how to create Instagram Reels remixes, enable or disable remixing, and post your finished reaction video with a three‑second countdown and timer controls.

Assignment #1
Hashtag Strategy (Step by Step)5:08
Discover a practical step-by-step hashtag strategy for Instagram reels by researching real hashtags, balancing high- and mid-volume tags, and selecting music- and culture-related categories to maximize reach.
7 DAY CHALLENGE PREP2:03
Preview branding changes and past post analytics on day one of a 7-day Instagram reels challenge. Plan to add educational content to the reels and track engagement using analytics.
DAY 1 and 2 Challenge RESULTS : One mistake and an a greater GAIN!4:01
A very important lecture to follow along! looking at what worked and didn't work for the first 2 days of posting on the 7 day challenge.
Avoid this mistake Quiz 1
Assignment #2 : After Day 2, do this for more growth!
Days 3-5 Challenge RESULTS : Big Breakthrough!3:45
Day 6 and 7 Challenge RESULTS: The power of Diversifying4:19
In this video we will analyze the last two days of the 7 day challenge and what results I got and what I learned after 7 days.

Introducing Instagram Reels!

Instagram Reels was launched in Summer of 2020, and is now the new organic growth strategy for Instagram.

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What you get from this course:

In this course, we will walk through :