How to Create Trending Instagram Reels with Sky Girl Effect in CapCut

Hey everyone! 👋 In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make trending Instagram Reels videos using the CapCut app. This trend is going viral on both Instagram and YouTube, especially for edits that show a “girl in the sky” or animated lyrics with cool transitions.

I’ll explain everything step by step — from adding a girl to the sky background, using animations, adding text lyrics, and exporting the final video in high quality. So stay till the end and let’s get started!

Step 1: Set Up CapCut and VPN

First, make sure you have a working version of CapCut (CPK). If you’re unsure which version works in your region, you can join our Telegram or WhatsApp community for the latest CapCut APK updates and templates.

If CapCut isn’t working in your country, use a VPN. You can find many free VPN apps on the Google Play Store. Open any VPN (for example, Proxy VPN) and simply click “Connect.” Once connected, open the CapCut app again.

Step 2: Create a New Project

When CapCut opens, click on New Project. Then, select the video clip you want to use. You can shoot your own video or use pre-downloaded clips from Instagram. If you don’t have any, I’ve shared some free video clips in the description — you can download them and use them directly.

After adding the clip, delete the CapCut outro (the ending watermark) by tapping it and selecting “Delete.”

Step 3: Add the Girl in the Sky

Now, click on Overlay → Add Overlay → select the image of the girl you want to add. Once it appears on the timeline, adjust the size and position by dragging it around.

Next, we need to remove the background. Scroll through the tools until you find “Remove BG”. Tap it, choose “Auto Removal,” and wait a few seconds. Once the background is gone, tap “Done.”

After that, open Mask and choose “Horizontal.” Adjust it so the girl blends naturally with the video, then fade it slightly to make it realistic. Perfect! Now your sky girl overlay is ready.

Step 4: Add Music and Beat Sync

Now we’ll add background music. Click on New Project again and import the music clip (I’ve provided the link in the description). This audio file has a black screen and only music. After importing, play it once to check the beat.

You can also add emojis or simple animations during beats. Go to Text → Add Text, choose an emoji, and apply simple “Bounce” or “Zero Gravity” animations for smooth movement. Adjust size and rotation to make it look dynamic.

Step 5: Merge All Video Clips

Now, click the “+” icon and add all your edited clips (the ones with the girl overlay). Arrange them according to the song beat.

If some parts of your clips feel too fast or short, you can slow them down using Speed → Curve → Custom. Drag the curve down to make the video slow-motion and sync it perfectly with the lyrics (for example, when the lyric says “Shaam bhi khoob hai,” extend that part slightly).

Step 6: Add Animations and Transitions

Next, we’ll add motion to our clips. Tap the video clip, select Animation → Combo, and choose from effects like Zoom In or Bend Zoom. These work great for trending Reels.

Additionally, you can add transitions between clips from the Transition section — for example, Swipe Up or Fade transitions give a smooth, cinematic touch.

Step 7: Add Lyrics with Glow Effect

To make your video look more professional, add lyrics with glowing text. Tap Text → Add Text and type your lyric, for example: “Shaam bhi khoob hai”.

Now style it:

• Go to Fonts and select a clean or calligraphy font.
• In Style, enable Glow and Shadow.
• Adjust glow intensity and range to make it pop.
• Set a color like white, blue, or green for a balanced contrast.

For animation, use “Wavering Smoke” or “Bounce Left” — both give a beautiful lyrical flow. Make sure to add fade-out animation at the end so the text disappears smoothly.

Step 8: Export Your Final Video

Once everything looks perfect — overlays, transitions, and lyrics — export your video in high resolution (1080p or 4K). Tap the Export button on the top right and save the video to your gallery.

You can now upload it directly to Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or TikTok. Make sure to use trending hashtags like #CapCutEditing, #ReelTrend, and #AIReels for better reach.

Bonus Tips

• Use Canva or Photopea to create your own background images.
• Explore free CapCut templates from CapCut Template Library.
• For AI-generated overlays or sky backgrounds, try Google Gemini AI or Bing Image Creator.

Conclusion

And that’s it! 🎬 You just learned how to create a trending Instagram Reel with the sky girl and lyrical animation effect using CapCut. The best part — it’s easy, free, and looks professional even on mobile.

If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it and check out our other tutorials on CapCut video editing and Instagram Reels trends.

See you in the next post — happy editing! ✨