The algorithm just loves video content. And after that Instagram have confirmed that they will prioritize video content this topic has been more accurate than ever.
But creating videos can also be very overwhelming.
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Video Content will never go away
Even if it feels good that Instagram actually has told us something about how their algorithm works it was also with a feeling of overwhelm that many of us received the news.
Even if this wasn’t any surprising news at all, as we have seen that video content just takes more and more place in all social media platforms.
But creating video content is hard and very time-consuming.
I have earlier shown you how you can create Animated Reels in Canva, read that post here.
Perfect when you don’t want to show up in person or spend hours on video editing.
In this post, I will show you a great compliment to animated reels, and that is Stock Videos.
Yes, that is actually a thing!
Premade videos that are ready to use. Almost too good to be true? But I can tell you, it’s not!
Places to find them
If you start to search for it you will see that there are a lot of options out there, but here are my three favorite resources.
CANVA
Canva has a whole library of videos. Just search and you will probably find what you are looking for. Try to search for backgrounds in the elements tab and click for video results. They have videos for both free and pro users.
If you are a free user, use the filter to only view the free videos. Makes your search a bit easier.
HAUTE STOCK
My number one business resource has started to add Stock Videos to its already gorgeous library of Stock Photos.
I just love them, they are so feminine and soft, just how I like them. And just as with their photos, I love how the videos have the same style, it’s so easy to show up with a consistent style using their resources.
PEXELS
An amazing site with both videos and photos that are free to use. You don’t have to give credit to the creator but it’s always appreciated.
Stock Videos for your video content make it easy
For me who doesn’t really like video content as it takes too much of my time and with the fact that i don’t really like doing it I love this combination, of animated reels in Canva and Stock Videos.
It really takes away the overwhelm around video content! And I hope it will for you as well!
Here below you can watch a video that is made in Canva using Stock Videos from the different places mentioned above.
Reel Covers
If you need Covers for your Reels in order to make them look good in your feed, I got templates for you.
They are created so no text or information is cut out as Reels are shown in a different format depending on where on Instagram you are watching them.
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Thanks so much for these ideas. This is such a useful post.
I’m so glad you like the idea! I hope it will be helpful when you are creating your Reels!