Concrete example
Worked example: a pottery Reel alternates a maker's explanation with a full-frame close-up of one rim technique.
Manually reproducible recipes
Instagram Reels Workflow Recipes
Two manual editing structures for vertical Reels. They are starting points, not downloadable assets or reach promises.
Aspect
9:16
User question
Reviewed: 2026-07-20How do you keep a Reel's face, demonstration and manual text from competing for the same vertical space?
Reproducible workflow
Use the recipe as an ordered shot list, place each text layer manually and reframe every clip for the actual movement.
Limits
The recipes do not include Instagram music, automatic captions, fixed safe areas or reach optimisation.
Next verification step
Check the rebuilt Reel muted and with sound in Instagram's current preview, including the selected cover.
Workflow recipes
Each recipe shows the timeline structure and tips for rebuilding it inside FreeCut.
9:1618sbeginner
Quick Hook Reel
Three-clip hook with captions overlay — built for the swipe-up feed.
Timeline
Hook shotPayoff 1Payoff 2CTA
Hook
Visual hook in clip 1
Middle
2 clips that pay off the hook
CTA
Single-line text CTA
Destination check: 9:16 · verify resolution, FPS and bitrate at the destination
- Keep manual text away from the outer edges and verify it in the current Reels preview.
9:1620sbeginner
Quote Reel
Big-text quote with beat-cut B-roll. Great for coaches, brands and creators.
Timeline
Quote part 1Soft B-rollQuote part 2Author / handle
Hook
Quote line 1
Middle
Quote line 2 with B-roll behind
CTA
Author tag + handle
Destination check: 9:16 · verify resolution, FPS and bitrate at the destination
Rebuild the recipe with your media.
The website supplies no template file. Use the question, example and timeline as a transparent guide for your own FreeCut edit.