Welcome to @ray.vaughn ’s world📍
In collaboration with the Instagram Drafts Fund, rapper and Long Beach native Ray Vaughn created a series of cinematic vignettes to show an authentic look into his roots. Each story showcases the beauty in the community and culture that shaped his creative vision in hopes that other creatives will see themselves in his story and continue taking chances in pursuit of their dreams.
New to Edits! ⚡️ The latest update gives you more ways to make your work yours — adjust text opacity to go subtle or bold, and choose from over 200 new sound effects to elevate your videos. Plus on iOS, you can now control the pace of clip transitions and turn live photos into video clips, so you can create more from what you’ve already captured.
@artzenmedia showcases creative ways to use the new reel linking feature on Edits — create a content hub with various videos the viewer can choose from, streamline multi-part series, enhance creator collaborations, and build interactive learning moments. These are just some of the ways you can transform passive scrollers into active viewers using the feature, so explore new possibilities and discover new ways you can use it! 🎞️
Philip Jose Galit, aka @boomshadowace , consistently racks up millions of views on his Reels that elevate shadow puppetry into an art form. 🔦✋🎭✨
“I grew up in a simple environment where I had to entertain myself, and that’s where I discovered shadow play. What started as a way to pass time turned into a skill I kept improving until it became my career.”
Over the years, he’s had several “pinch me” moments from amassing a global audience of over 3 million across Instagram and Facebook to performing on international stages. But for Galit, the fact that he was able to turn a simple talent into a career is the biggest surprise.
“I love content creation because in this manner, I can show that your limitations can become your strength. I create to entertain and inspire people and to show that even simple things can become something amazing. I hope to reach people who feel like they don’t have enough resources to start.”
And his best advice for anyone holding themselves back from starting their content creator journey?
“Dreams begin in the dark! Start with what you have and stay consistent. Your uniqueness is your biggest strength! Use it.”
#CreatorSpotlight
This is so real 😂 But please keep it coming, we love to see your life updates ♥️ Check out our stories for more reels we loved this week!
🎥: @nicolettecallie
@kalitaku is proof that sharing the messy behind-the-scenes moments matter just as much as the final result. Swipe to see her top tips for creators looking to grow on Instagram.
Travel creator @ihannahwilson shares how she makes her life look like a movie with just her phone 📱 — open the Edits app and play around with zoom, color-grading, and of course, some imagination ✨🎥
New to Edits! Learn more about how your reels are performing with updated Edits insights, try new customization controls for your captions, and blend photos into a video with the fuse feature. Also, add a fashion-forward edge to your text with the new “GALA” text preset. ⚡
Last night we hosted our annual Watch Party at @themarkhotelny to celebrate fashion, creativity, and the creators who bring the #MetGala content to life. ❤️
