Posting vertical reels on Instagram is a straightforward process once you have your video content ready. The platform is designed to make sharing your vertical videos easy and engaging.
Getting Started with Posting
Instagram Reels are primarily designed for vertical videos, fitting the full screen of a mobile device. To post a reel, you typically start by accessing the content creation tools within the app or selecting a pre-existing vertical video from your camera roll.
Steps to Post a Vertical Reel
Based on the provided reference, the initial steps for posting content, which applies to vertical reels, involve navigating within the Instagram app to select your video.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Open the Instagram App: Launch the Instagram application on your mobile device.
- Tap the Create Button: Look for the "+" icon, usually located at the top or bottom of the screen. Tapping this button initiates the process of creating a new post, story, reel, or live video.
- Select Your Vertical Video: Once you tap the "+", you'll be presented with options for the type of content you want to create and a view of your camera roll. Select the vertical video content you have prepared for your reel. As mentioned in the reference, "this is the first piece of content I have ready to go. And we're going to tap that."
- Proceed to Next Steps: After selecting your video, you will typically tap a button like "Next" to move to the editing and sharing options. "And then we're going to hit next," as noted in the reference.
From here, Instagram provides various tools to edit your reel, add audio, text, filters, and effects before you write a caption, tag people, and share it with your audience.
Key Considerations for Vertical Reels
- Aspect Ratio: Aim for a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio for the best viewing experience on mobile devices.
- Content: Reels are short-form videos, typically up to 90 seconds. Keep your content engaging and dynamic.
- Editing: Utilize Instagram's built-in editing tools or edit your video beforehand using other apps.
Following these steps allows you to take your pre-made vertical video content and begin the process of sharing it as an Instagram Reel.
