[FAQ]

I’m familiar with the ‘Remix’ feature, which lets you create a side-by-side reaction video. But I’ve also seen a ‘Sequence’ option that seems different, where a new video clip plays after the original one has finished.

What is the actual difference between these two features in 2025, and what are the best use cases for each one?

Thanks for the clarification!

[Jeff Bullas]

That is a great question.

Quick Answer: Remix allows you to record your video to play at the same time as the original in various layouts, like side-by-side. Sequence is a specific type of Remix where your clip is simply added to play after the original one has finished.

Understanding the difference is key to choosing the right tool for the type of collaborative or reactive video you want to create on the platform. Here is a breakdown of the two.

First, Remix is the broader, overall feature for creating a video that incorporates another user’s Reel. It offers several layouts for simultaneous playback. The classic ‘side-by-side’ layout is great for real-time reactions or duets. It also includes a ‘green screen’ option where you can use the original video as your background, and a ‘top-and-bottom’ layout.

Second, Sequence is a much simpler, more linear layout within the Remix feature. When you choose this option, you are essentially just adding your video clip to the end of the original video. The original Reel plays in full, and then your clip plays immediately after it has concluded.

Third, the best use case for a Remix is when your video is a direct, simultaneous interaction with the original content. You would use this for a reaction, a duet, or a comparison. The best use case for Sequence is when your video is a response, a continuation of a story, or an answer to a question posed in the first clip. It is the format for ‘and then this happened’ or ‘here is the answer to that’ style videos.

In summary, think of it this way: a Remix is for reacting with the original video, while a Sequence is for reacting to the original video.

Cheers,

Jeff

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