How to Create Reels on Facebook
Ever wished you could create and share Reels on Facebook like you can on Instagram? Well, now you can!
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Reels on Facebook
Meta introduced Reels to Instagram in 2020 to take on TikTok, which was soaring in popularity at the time. Reels work similarly tohow TikTok videos work. They are usually between 15 and 60 seconds long and edited with audio or various effects.
The feature surged in popularity and quickly became the platform’s fastest-growing content format by a wide margin. This, in turn, encouraged Facebook to launch Reels on its platform in February 2022.
How to Create a Reel on Facebook
Creating a Reel on Facebook is easy once you know how. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Recording Your First Facebook Reel Video
If you’re filming directly in the app, you’ll see a few options on the right side of your screen.
The first isAdd music. Here, you can choose to add a soundtrack to your Reel from Facebook’s library of licensed songs. There’s alsolength, where you can choose how long you want your Reel to be. The maximum length is 60 seconds.
Then there’sSpeed. This is where you can choose to speed up or slow down your video.Effectsis where you can add fun filters to your Reel. Next isTimer, which lets you choose how long you want the camera to run before it starts recording.
And last but not least, there’sGreen screen. This is a fun effect that lets you change the background of your video.
Once you’re happy with your settings, it’s time to record! Tap on theRecord buttonand start filming. When you’re done, tap on theNext buttonto go to the edit page.
Editing Your Facebook Reel Video
The edit page is where you can really bring your Reel to life. Here, you can edit clips and add stickers, text, and music (if you’ve not already) to your video. You’ll find the Edit options on the right side, like on the recording page.
When you’re done, tap on theNext button. You’ll be taken to the Share page. Here, you can add a caption and choose who you want to share your Reel with. You also get to choose whether you want toEnable remixingfor your Reels, which means other people can use your video to create their own videos. For more information on the feature, check out our guide onhow to use the Remix Feature on Instagram.
Once you’re happy with your settings, tap on theShare reel buttonto share your video.
Create Your First Facebook Reel
There you have it! Our guide on how to create a Facebook Reel. Now it’s time for you to create your own videos. You can create a Reel that is both creative and polished, making it perfect for sharing on Facebook. And who knows? With a little luck, your Facebook Reel might even go viral.
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