Video & Photo Tech

  It seems that they have been implemented since the very premiere of Instagram, but the truth is that the Stories or Stories arrived 4 years ago, in the summer of 2016, and are used daily by more than 500 million users. Unlike a normal post, they allow you to upload an image, photo or video with an ‘expiration date’ that will be deleted by the system in a few minutes or a day. You can even do it privately by choosing which users you want to see. In fact, today we are going to show how you can upload a long video to Instagram and split it into several Stories. The Instagram interface lets you film a video from the Stories continuously and breaks it into chunks of 15 seconds maximum. But to upload a long video that you have made with the mobile camera, or that you have downloaded in the gallery or downloads, you must use these apps whether you have Android or iPhone: Story Cutter for Android One of the best known and most used, is an app that allows you to cut any video you have on your

  With the Facebook-owned platform copying the format from the upstart video-sharing app, here’s how brands should think about the difference between the two products. As the saying goes, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” And, Facebook tends to flatter (or copy) quiet a number of features from its competitors. The tech company’s latest form of flattery is with the Reels feature for Instagram, a “clone” of the incredibly popular app, TikTok. So how do the two compare? What they’ve both got: Both apps/features are free to use. Both have the ability to create short videos with editing and enhancement features (e.g., overlaying videos with copyrighted music or sounds, and adding special effects). Reels essentially mimicked this from TikTok. Instagram leads in overall downloads, but TikTok leads in new user downloads How they differ: One is a standalone app (TikTok); one is a feature within a platform (Instagram’s Reels). The usability and experience of Reels pales in compariso

Instagram has rolled out its Reels feature to everyone. Now you can make your own music videos within Instagram itself. Here’s how to get started. Reels is a feature that allows you to record and edit short videos set to songs. You know TikTok? Yeah, it’s basically TikTok. It’s so very much TikTok that, if you’re already on TikTok, then I’m not sure if you’re going to get much out of using Reels. Still, whether you want to wriggle free of TikTok’s insidious grip, or you just want to check out the latest feature Instagram swiped from a competitor (no, I’m not cynical; perish the thought), we’re here to help. Here’s how to make your first Instagram Reel — or your first Reels. The singular is unclear. First, access the Instagram Camera by swiping from the main timeline. At the bottom of the camera, you’ll see the options “Live,” “Story,” and the new one, “Reels.” Live and Story you probably already know about, so swipe over to Reels and get started. From this camera, you can record clips

Why is TikTok’s video editor perfect for Insta Stories? Glad you asked! The short, 15-second format of TikTok videos is addicting. It’s way too easy to say, “Just one more…” and end up in a 5-hour content binging hole. Not to mention, TikTok’s 500 million active users should be enough in itself to tell you just how addicting the platform has become. Not only is consuming content on the platform addicting, but creating videos of your own can become just as fun.  Why?  — It’s so easy, anyone can do it. And because 15-second videos are proving supreme, it makes sense that that format spreads its effectiveness onto other platforms, like Instagram Stories. How to Use TikTok’s Video Editor: Once you’ve downloaded the app and created your account, you can choose to either start from scratch or choose a clip from your camera roll. To get started, tap the  Create Video  icon to shoot a video. Then, you can choose from a variety of different effects and recording tools located on