Reels first unfolded on Instagram therefore Instagram users are already familiar with reels as short video content that are very similar to TikTok videos.
Facebook reels are a new way to create short entertaining videos on Facebook. Get discovered by new audiences, as reels you create will pop up in places like your Facebook feed, the reel section on Facebook, or your reel profile.
If you have ever wanted to create your reel on Facebook just like you do on Instagram, then you can do that now because this article will show you how to create and share your Facebook reels.
How to Create Facebook Reel
Creating a reel on Facebook is easy when you have learned how to, here are some of the steps to take:
Step 1:
Go to your homepage on Facebook.
Step 2:
Click on “Watch”.
Step 3:
On the watch page, click on “Reels”.
Step 4:
On the reels page, click on the camera icon to create your reel.
Step 5:
To begin, you can upload a video, music, and pictures from your camera roll or you can use the camera to capture footage directly from the app.
Step 6: the next step is to edit the content you have created.
How to Create Facebook Reel Using Direct Recording
If you used the camera directly from the app to record your reel, you will see a few options on the right side of your screen
Below are the steps to take:
Step 1:
The first step is to add music, you can do that by clicking on the music icon and then you choose a soundtrack or music from Facebook’s list of songs.
Step 2:
You can also edit the speed of your video can click on the icon that looks like a clock. With this, you can speed up or slow down your video.
Step 3:
You can as well, add filters like visual effects or sparkles to your reel to change the quality of your video. You can do this by clicking on the icon with a smiley face and choosing the filter of your choice.
Step 4:
To get yourself ready before recording begins, you can decide to use the timer to give yourself at most a 10-second countdown before you begin recording.
Step 5:
There’s also length, where you can choose how long your reel can be, it can be below 60 seconds but not above.
Step 6:
Add background to your video by using the green screen, simply click on the last icon.
Step 7:
If you are okay with the above settings on your video, then proceed to click on the record button to begin recording your video reel.
When you are done recording, simply click on the next button to edit, add the caption, and share your reel. before you share, ensure you decide who can see your reel then click on share now.
How to Create Reel Using Pre-Recorded Videos
If you are not recording directly from the Facebook camera, but rather uploading the video from your camera roll then you plan to use a pre-recorded video to create your reel, below are the steps to take which are not so different from the above:
Step 1:
You can add music and effects like the recorded video.
Step 2:
You can also add text to your video by clicking on the alphabet icon.
Step 3:
You can trim your video by reducing the length of the video, do this by clicking on the scissors button.
Step 4:
You can add captions and stickers to your video also to increase the aesthetics of the video.
Step 5:
Crosscheck that you are okay with all editing, once satisfied, click on the next button and share your post.
Tips For Making the Best Reels
- Start a trend that people can quickly join and be a part of.
- Using vertical videos works best.
- Avoid horizontal videos.
- Think of content that is intriguing enough to draw your viewer’s attention.
- Add popular music from Facebook’s library, music that people love to listen to, as they stop to listen, they access your reel.
- Avoid posting reels that are blurry with poor visuals, no one will watch.
Where Does My Facebook Reel Appear?
Facebook reels mostly show up in places like the reels section on Facebook, your reels profile, and even on the Facebook field. Anyone surfing through these places on Facebook will see your reel.
Can Facebook Reels be Monetized?
It can be monetized in several ways, Facebook stars on reels, Facebook bonuses, and Facebook advertisements.
Facebook Stars on Reels:
If you have more than a thousand followers and you are able to register for Facebook stars, this will allow your viewers to send you stars that can make you earn some money.
Facebook Bonuses:
It depends on the type of content you create you may be qualified for the Facebook bonus program. It is strictly by invitation but you can apply to be invited. Here you will be paid if you get 1000 views within a 30-day period.
Facebook Reels Advertisements:
Content creators with at least 10,000 followers, five videos, and 600,000 minutes of viewings in the last 60 days are qualified to add advertisements to their reels.
Top businesses are willing to pay huge amounts of money for advertisements of their brand and because your reels already have such good viewership from followers, they will easily see the ads.
How is Facebook Reel Different from Instagram Reels?
The Facebook reel is not different from Instagram reels. It is one and the same. There are some differences below:
Choosing Audience:
On Facebook, you can decide who sees your reel and who should not, by setting it to your preference just before you share your reel. On Instagram, you do not have this leverage.
Commenting:
If you share your Instagram reels to Facebook, your Facebook viewers will not be able to comment on your post, they will be redirected to Instagram and if they do not have Instagram accounts or do not wish to go to Instagram at the moment, you lose their comments on your post.
Reach by feed:
If you post a reel on Instagram only people who follow you and people you follow can see your reel, for Facebook your reel can show up on anyone’s fee which also helps you gain followers.
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