
Travel reel template
Northbound
Slow dissolves, dip to black, quiet type.
- Length
- 16 sec
- Shots
- 4 shots
- Format
- 9:16 · 1080p
What you'll need
Northbound has 4 slots. Here's what goes in each one:
- 1Establishing shotWide, and let it breathe
- 2Second movementCloser in
- 3Third movementA texture or a face
- 4Last frameSomething to rest on
Text you can change: Title card · Closing caption
How to use the Northbound template
- Open ReelXo, go to Explore and pick Northbound from the Travel templates.
- Add 4 photos or clips from your gallery or camera, one per slot.
- Type your own words into the text lines.
- 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 travel reel templates.
Questions about Northbound
How many photos does the Northbound template need?
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Northbound has 4 slots. Each slot says what works best there, so you know exactly what to pick before you start.
How long is the Northbound reel?
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About 16 seconds, rendered at 9:16 (1080 × 1920). That fits Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts without cropping.
Is the Northbound 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 Northbound?
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Yes. It has 2 editable text lines (title card, closing caption). 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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