What I’ve been able to build with videos this week is what I’m most excited about. I’ve stumbled on a new way to create something I love.
Let me explain:
I’m using Instagram Stories: the new trendy way to make vertical videos (and photos) that disappear 24 hours later. BUT I’m not using it how it’s intended.
I’m also using the Highlights feature that lets you save them in your profile so they live forever.
A few other twists to this: the video clips can only be 15 seconds. So I’m taking two minute videos and chopping them up so they fit inside of this format.
The last piece to this puzzle: I’m not making the videos vertical. You’ll have to turn your phone sideways to watch these.
Here’s the videos
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