I don’t know about you, guys, but my Instagram feed looks like this:
Here’s how to make the 5120×1080 format:
1. Create a project in any editing software with a custom resolution
• Width: 5120
• Height: 1080
2. Import your video
• Drop it onto the timeline.
• Adjust with Scale / Position (or Transform) to fit the frame.
3. Export
4. Upload as a regular Reels
But here’s the key:
Format alone isn’t enough. You still need the right idea to make people stop scrolling.
That’s where effortless, day-to-day content wins.
They’re authentic, easy to film, and often connect even deeper with an audience.
You can take any idea below and recreate it in this viral format.
I started experimenting with this myself - recording a simple talking-head video while flying on an airplane, walking through a hotel room, or even at a playground. The location itself becomes a hook that keeps people watching until the very end.
To make this process easier, I put together a spreadsheet with multiple ready-to-use combinations of locations, actions, and topics you can try right away.
With just a few clicks, you’ll have a ready-to-shoot script that helps you:
Save time brainstorming
Create fresh, daily content without burnout
Mix & match unusual combos for original videos
Expand your database by adding new locations, activities, or themes.
How it works:
Copy the table to your Google Drive.
Pick a location (kitchen, park, balcony…).
Add an activity (cooking, yoga, walking…).
Choose a topic (question, idea, or insight).
→ Done! You’ve got your next Reel.
Pro tip: Combine unusual locations with simple activities to make your videos stand out.
Examples from my own Reels:
Sitting on an airplane - 81,5k views
Location - airplane (Business class is always the best 😄)
Activity - talking-head
Topic - How much I miss my kids whenever I travel for events
I actually used miles to fly business for $100… but that’s a story for another email.
Filming in a hotel - 124,7k views
Location – Hotel
Activity – Walking around a beautiful room (almost like a mini room tour)
Topic – Reflecting on my life progress
This kind of content is effortless to create, easy to film, and gives you space to speak from the heart - while still sparking real engagement with your core audience.
Bonus for you:
Use this prompt in ChatGPT to turn any combo into a ready-to-film script:
Create a script for a short mini-vlog Reel.
Given:
- Location: [insert location]
- Activity: [insert activity]
- Theme: [insert theme]
Structure:
1. Hook – a short opening line to grab attention.
2. Setup – describe how to show the location and activity on screen.
3. Main point – the theme in 2–3 sentences, spoken like a casual monologue.
4. Ending – a soft close or a question for the viewers.
Make the script conversational, as if I’m chatting with a friend.
Add a creative twist: how to play with a prop or a movement (e.g., a coffee cup, a mirror).