Instagram Reels: How to Capture Videos Using a Timer

Decide how long each clip will be before you record

Instagram’s Reels feature allows users to create 15-second videos that contain multiple clips. When you’re creating a Reels video, you have the option to turn on a timer and record clips of specific lengths. For instance, you can turn on a five-second timer, which will cause the application to record a clip that’s five seconds long after you press the capture button. Our guide will show you how to use this timer feature on Instagram Reels.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram app on iOS.

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