Have you ever filmed yourself talking to the camera and felt completely awkward? Like, you’re trying to remember what you wanted to say while also trying to look natural, and it just comes out looking… well, weird?
Well, here’s some exciting news that’s going to make all our lives easier: Instagram just rolled out a brand new teleprompter tool in their Edits app which all users can access.
Here’s how cool this is: you can actually upload your script directly into the app, and it shows up as scrolling text right below your phone’s front camera. No more squinting at notes taped to your wall or trying to remember every single word you wanted to say!
With this new teleprompter tool, you can:
– Look directly at your audience (aka the camera) the whole time
– Keep your content flowing smoothly without awkward pauses
– Stop worrying about memorizing long scripts
– Create more professional-looking videos without expensive equipment
And here’s a fun fact that makes this even more important: research actually shows that videos with real people in them get way more engagement than those without. So if you’ve been hesitant to show your face because you felt awkward on camera, this tool might just be your game-changer!
What Else is New On Instagram Edits?
Instagram isn’t stopping at just the teleprompter (thank goodness!). They’ve also added some other pretty neat features:
New Insights Display:
You can now see your 10 most recent Reels ranked by how many views they got. This is super helpful for figuring out what type of content your audience actually wants to see.
Updated Overlays:
They’ve made some improvements to overlays, though they haven’t shared all the juicy details yet.
Instagram vs. CapCut
Here’s what’s really interesting, Instagram is clearly trying to position Edits as THE go-to video editing app. They want to beat out ByteDance’s CapCut, which has been pretty popular among content creators.
And honestly? They’re doing a pretty good job. Just look at all the features they’ve added recently:
– More fonts, filters, and voice effects to play with
– Easier transition editing
– Safe zone and alignment guides to make your videos look pro
– Playback frame rate selector for those who want to get technical
– Beat markers to sync your content with music perfectly
