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After Dark reel template preview

Friendship reel template

After Dark

Neon frames, glitches and strobes on the beat, a night out with the girls, no text.

Length
18 sec
Shots
8 shots (3 clips)
Format
9:16 · 1080p
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What you'll need

After Dark has 8 slots. Here's what goes in each one:

  1. 1Under the lightsString lights, a street lamp, a neon sign
  2. 2The tableA clip of everyone hanging out
  3. 3Snack breakFood, drinks, whatever was in hand
  4. 4The groupAll of you, it pops up again as an inset
  5. 5Goofing aroundA clip with someone being ridiculous
  6. 6Two of youA pair, mid-laugh
  7. 7Main characterA clip of the one who made the night
  8. 8Last callThe final group shot

How to use the After Dark template

  1. Open ReelXo, go to Explore and pick After Dark from the Friendship templates.
  2. Add 8 photos or clips from your gallery or camera, one per slot.
  3. There is no text to fill in: this one lets the pictures talk.
  4. Preview it, then export in HD and share it to Reels, TikTok or Shorts.

New to this? Read how to make a reel or browse more friendship reel templates.

Questions about After Dark

How many photos does the After Dark template need?

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After Dark has 8 slots, and 3 of them take a video clip. Each slot says what works best there, so you know exactly what to pick before you start.

How long is the After Dark reel?

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About 18 seconds, rendered at 9:16 (1080 × 1920). That fits Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts without cropping.

Is the After Dark reel template free?

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Yes. ReelXo is free to download on iPhone and Android, the template is included, and the video you export has no watermark.

Can I change the music?

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Yes. Swap the track for one from ReelXo's royalty-free library, fade it in or out, or record a voiceover on top. You can also open the full timeline editor to change anything else.

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