Ready to learn a transition for your Instagram Reels? This one is the easiest of all the transitions I've come across-- it's a great place to start!

Set your phone up on a tripod or stable surface.

Tap the music icon to choose your song or sound.

Then tap the timer icon to choose your countdown time and transition spot.

Tap the record button, get into place while the timer counts down, and then move towards the camera until your object covers the lens.

Make any post-transition changes you want, then tap the timer icon to set your clip duration and timer again.

Record the next half of your transition, starting with your object covering the lens, then pulling away to reveal the changes.

Tap the icon to the left of the record icon to see your clips and trim them.

Once you've trimmed your clips, tap "Done."

Tap the icon to the right of the record button to see your final result.

Now you're ready to add text,...

In under 2 minutes I will walk you through adding a cover to your Instagram Reels!

When you've finished your reel and are ready to post, tap "Share To."

To change or add your cover, tap "Cover."

Slide your finger along the bar at the bottom to use a still from your reel as the cover.

Or tap "Add from Camera Roll" to use your own custom cover.

Choose the photo you want to use as the cover.  You're only going to be able to see the center square of the photo on your feed, so make the center of your cover the focal point!

Click "Done."

And now you're ready to add a caption and share!

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Set your phone up on a tripod or stable surface.

Tap the music icon to choose your song or sound.

Then tap the timer icon to choose your countdown time and transition spot.

Tap the record button, get into place while the timer counts down, and then do your throw.

Keep your phone in the same spot, make any post-transition changes you want, then tap the timer icon to set your clip duration and timer again.

Record the next half of your transition, presenting the new changes to your audience!

Tap the icon to the left of the record icon to see your clips and trim them.

Once you've trimmed your clips, tap "Done."

Tap the icon to the right of the record button to see your final result.

Now you're ready to add text, stickers, and share!

You can also download a FREE copy of my 'Success Capture System' for goal planning (and keeping)! 

Check out the jump transition next!

Set your phone up on a tripod or stable surface.

Tap the music icon to choose your song or sound.

Tap the timer icon to choose your countdown time and transition spot.

Tap the record icon.

Get into place while the timer counts down, and then do your snap.

Make any post-transition changes you want, then tap the timer icon to set your clip duration and timer again.

Tap the align icon to see the last frame of your first clip, so you can make sure you're in the same position to make your transition seamless.

Record the next half of your transition by doing your snap again.

Tap the icon to the left of the record icon to see your clips and trim them.

Once you've trimmed your clips, tap "Done."

Tap the icon to the right of the record button to see your final result.

Now you're ready to add text, stickers, and share!

  You can also download a FREE copy of my 'Success Capture System' for goal...

Whether you prefer to scroll screen shots with written directions, watch a video, listen to one, or view captions on a video... I've got you covered! Ready to learn how to create a jump transition for Instagram Reels?

Set your phone up on a tripod or a stable surface.

Tap the music icon to choose a song or sound.

Tap the timer icon.

Choose how long you want your countdown to be.

Then slide along the bar to choose where you want your transition to be in the song.

Tap the record button, get into place during the countdown, and do your jump.

Make any post-transition changes you want, then tap the timer icon to set your clip duration and timer again.

Tap the align icon and it'll show you the last frame of your first clip, so you can make sure you're in the same position to make your transition seamless.

Tap the record icon, and record the next half of your transition by doing your jump again.

Tap the...

Whether you prefer to scroll screen shots with written directions, watch a video, listen to one, or view captions on a video... I've got you covered! Did you know that you can save the sound and music clips that other people use in their Reels on Instagram? It's surprisingly simple! Ready to learn?

Tap the reels icon on a person's profile.

Choose a reel you want to save audio from.

Tap the music or sound scrolling at the bottom of the reel.

Tap "Save Audio."

And now you're ready to make your own reel using that sound!

  You can also download a FREE copy of my 'Success Capture System' for goal planning (and keeping)!

Curious what else you can do with Reels? I have lots of tutorials for you, including this one on how to create Reels for Instagram in Canva!

Whether you prefer to scroll screen shots with written directions, watch a video, listen to one, or view captions on a video... I've got you covered! Ready to learn to create Instagram Reels using Canva?

In Canva, go to the search bar in the top right of your screen and search "Instagram Reel Video."

Choose one of the templates, or "Create a blank Instagram Reels Video."

Click your new document to select it, then click the color wheel to change the background color.

On the left side of your screen, choose "Uploads," then "Upload Media," to add photos, videos, or audio.

Drag your media to your document.

Adjust the size of your photo by dragging on any of the corners.

Add text by clicking the "Text" icon to the left of your screen, and choosing an option from the menu.

Edit the font, color, size, and other aspects of your text with the tool bar at the top of your screen.

Add any graphics you might want by clicking...

Whether you prefer to scroll screen shots with written directions, watch a video, listen to one, or view captions on a video... I've got you covered! Now, let's get you introduced to Reels on Instagram! 

Open your Instagram page and tap the "+" at the top right corner.

Under the "Create" menu, select "Reel."

Choose your music or sound clip by tapping on the music note icon.  This is the only sound that will play on your reel.

Select a song, search for music, or pick a "Saved" audio clip.  Note:  I'll teach you how to save sound clips in another reel tutorial!  It's easy, promise.

Select a speed for your video.  You can change speeds with different clips in your reel.

Select a filter if you want one, then hit record!

Use the timer tool as needed.

Add text and emojis like you would in Stories.  Select text boxes and time them with your video.  Tap "Share To" when you're done.

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