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Memories reel template

Slow Burn

Two long holds, four cuts on the beat, and a close on the frame it opened with.

Length
20 sec
Shots
6 shots
Format
9:16 · 1080p

What you'll need

Slow Burn has 6 slots. Here's what goes in each one:

  1. 1The opening frameA wide, still shot, it opens and closes the reel
  2. 2Where it settledSomewhere you stayed a while
  3. 3Quick cut 1A flash of movement, it is on screen for half a second
  4. 4Quick cut 2Another flash, hands, feet, a face turning
  5. 5Quick cut 3The last of the fast three
  6. 6The calm afterSomething quiet, with room in the frame

Text you can change: Title · Line under the title · Closing line

How to use the Slow Burn template

  1. Open ReelXo, go to Explore and pick Slow Burn from the Memories templates.
  2. Add 6 photos or clips from your gallery or camera, one per slot.
  3. Type your own words into the text lines.
  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 memories reel templates.

Questions about Slow Burn

How many photos does the Slow Burn template need?

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Slow Burn has 6 slots. Each slot says what works best there, so you know exactly what to pick before you start.

How long is the Slow Burn reel?

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About 20 seconds, rendered at 9:16 (1080 × 1920). That fits Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts without cropping.

Is the Slow Burn 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 text in Slow Burn?

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Yes. It has 3 editable text lines (title, line under the title, closing line). Type your own words and the animation stays the same.

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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