Russian users now have access to the mini-video tab. This invention was first tested in the USA and is now widely used by both well-known manufacturers and ordinary people. Currently, Instagram is trying to push out competitors and become a leader in the market. Whether the resource can do this is a question of time and the quality of their developments.
What is Rils?
This is a special section on Instagram that allows you to shoot and edit videos up to one minute long, add overlays including virtual screens and music compositions.
What is IGTV?
After 5 years since the first video appeared on Instagram, developers have introduced IGTV. This new application allows users to discover and watch a long and vertical series of videos that are over a minute long.
It is a mobile platform that combines elements of YouTube and Snapchat. Currently, the service is starting out and all videos are limited to one minute in length. Vertical video shooting with an interval of an hour is available to owners of large profiles. In the future, developers plan to remove the limits and allow users to shoot as much as they need.
When to download
IGTV video reels differ in duration and purpose. IGTV should be downloaded if you plan to create a channel on Instagram. The app will be necessary as it will be used to upload videos. If you plan to watch the video reel, you will have to decide whether it is worth downloading. In any case, the user has the right to view IGTV.
The main similarities and differences
The difference between reels and IGTV boils down to the fact that the former contains Storis and 10-minute vertical fragments, while the latter is a long vertical video stream similar to YouTube and Snapchat. Reels are shorter than IGTV but last longer than Storis. Reels remain on the page until the user decides to delete them and do not disappear from the section or profile within a day. They also do not require adding to the current section and are grouped by topic. Reels have a time limit of 30 seconds, while videos longer than a minute are posted on IGTV.
Reels is designed to compete with TikTok and is intended to replace it in the market. Both Reels and IGTV occupy a significant share of video hosting transmissions. The choice between the two is a matter of personal preference and convenience. Each tool and setting is useful in specific situations where their use is optimal for achieving success.