Should I remove the background audio from my video clips when making reels?

Yes, when you have a music track and your background sounds are just incidental noise (like moving art pieces, shuffling papers, or environmental sounds), turn off the volume on your video clips. This makes the reel much cleaner and more professional. The music will carry the audio experience. Only keep background audio when it adds meaningful value, like intentional dialogue or important ambient sound.

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Asked by an artist who created their first reel · Answered by Mili · art-marketing-101 · 2026-07-17