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Tips for filming great videos for your fans
Making great content (videos/pictures) for your fans is fun and easy. Follow these guidelines and you will be making great content that will blow your fans away!
Tell a story
No matter what kind of video you are creating you need to tap into human emotions to get your audience engaged in your content.
- How you do this:
Think about your subject, then think about why is this important to the viewer. Are you sharing something that really turns you on? Are you filming the first time you’re exploring this subject yourself? Knowing this will help you communicate the story to your viewers easily.
Think visually
Once you know what your story is, you must think of a great way to express it to your audience visually.
- How you do this:
What is the feeling of your video? If the feeling is grimy and naughty, maybe choose a location that supports that feeling. Do you want to convey the feeling of being spied on while at work? Create an office desk set up and have your webcam under your desk or looking down on you so viewers get the feeling of spying from above.
ProTip: Use PIP (Picture in Picture) and have 2 cameras going at once.
Clip or Full length?
Knowing how long you want your video will help you fill your time with exciting, engaging content.
A clip is 2-3 minutes, while a video can be anywhere from 5-30min. Its best to make your video exciting from start to finish so don’t make it longer just because you feel like you have too. If you video ends up being a clip, that’s great!
Record in landscape mode
If you are using a video camera or phone to record, get in the habit of always shooting in landscape mode. This will make it MUCH easier to view on a computer screen.
- How you do this:
Simply turn your phone 90 degrees so it is positioned horizontally.
Zooming vs. editing
Zooming can be tempting because you want your viewer to see something you feel is important, but forcing them to see one thing, means they might miss out on another and can be distracting to watch.
- How to do this:
While filming your video, don’t worry about zooming in or out to focus viewer’s attention on something, this can easily be done in post when you are editing your video. This will prevent possible filming bloopers like dropping the cam, having to move your cam multiple times, or losing focus from a zoom.
Audio
It’s important that your audience hears YOU, and not background music or noise if you want them to feel fully connected to what they are watching.
- How you do this:
Make sure you record in a quiet environment and use an external microphone if you have one. It’s also important to refrain from too much talking during your video UNLESS: The video scenario calls for it, you are very comfortable doing it, or it’s a custom video and the viewer requests it. When you are not focusing on what you’re saying, you’re able to get into what you’re doing…and that’s hot.
Lighting
Just like on cam, we need to see you.
- How you do this:
Add lots of light sources! Take a few test shots and watch them to see if more light is needed to give your video a well-lit clear image.
For a quick and easy lighting tutorial visit: Best lighting for your camshow
Steady cam or handheld?
This will be the difference of feeling like there is someone else in the room while your filming or not. If you want your viewers to feel like they are watching you through someone else’s eyes (POV – Point of View) then do handheld, if not, then use a tripod.
- How you do this:
If you want to have a steady cam, simply film using your laptop or put your webcam on a tripod. If you don’t have a tripod but want to use one, you can use any house hold lamp as a tripod by screwing your webcam onto the top screw where the lampshade sits. (Every webcam can be mounted onto a lamp this way)
For handheld just have someone film you and hold the camera, just make sure they are always filming in landscape mode and are not zooming in on you. Its best if the person filming you doesn’t jostle the camera around too much, it will make your viewers sick if they do.
Angles
Because a video is not live you have the option to film it from a few different angles and edit them together if you choose. This will give you a lot more content to choose from when you edit, and you can make a very compelling video by using a few different angles.
- How you do this:
You can simply set up a few different cameras to film yourself at the same time. You can have one be your webcam, and the other be your phone if you like.
ProTip: If you have someone filming you handheld, set up another angle that is steady cam. Don’t worry if you can see the handheld cam in the steady cam shots, it will make all the handheld shots feel more interesting.
Engage your audience
Use eye contact to connect with your audience, this will take your video from being good, to being a viewer favorite that they share, and watch over and over.
- How to do this:
Be aware of your camera and look at it. This forms a connection with your audience and allows them to feel more engaged with what they’re watching.
~That’s all for this lesson!
Happy Camming!
Love, Your Coaching Team!
What Videos Actually Sell?
We all want to make great videos that our fans will love. So, how do you know what will sell? What makes one viewer request a better option over another?
Here are a few ways you can easily spot great suggestions for creating videos to sell in your Shop.
Sources of Inspiration
Comments
We all know there is never a lack of comments during` live shows, but how do you know which ones to keep in mind for creating content later? While you always want to listen to everyone in your shows, these are a few things to look for.
- “Do you do ___?” This viewer is looking for a certain role play or scenario starring you, and sometimes what they are looking for is totally different from what you normally do in your shows.
For example, if you keep getting asked similar type questions about doing domination/foot fetish/couple shows, you should probably make a video! Especially if you don’t feel like adding these things to your regular shows. - “Do you have ___ to put on?” Obviously, these viewers want to see you wearing something to complete their fantasy. Three requests or more tell me it’s something I should have to wear during my shows and in videos.
For example, White socks/underwear, stockings, running shoes, jock strap, slutty/tight bar clothes, body stockings…
ProTip- Questions like these are not limited to your chat room, viewers might feel more comfortable messaging your inbox or writing on your chat wall so keep an eye out.
Take a Poll
I’m talking about Twitter polls! Use your Twitter account to do some research on what your fans want to see by doing a Twitter poll!
You can’t see who voted on a Twitter poll, but you can incentivize people to re-tweet your poll by:
- Putting usernames of the people who re-tweeted your poll into a raffle to win your video.
- Tell your followers that you will release a teaser video on Twitter if your poll gets over a certain number of re-tweets.
The more re-tweets the bigger the chances people will answer your poll and follow you!
Feedback
Being a performer for any length of time gives you access to a large, vocal audience that is full of feedback on your shows. To find the most valuable feedback, I would look to viewers who have already purchased some of your content, or have done a private show with you.
- How to ask for feedback:
~If a viewer has sent you a message after purchasing some of your content – “Im so happy you liked it! Thank you for telling me! What part of the video made you love it? Im making another video soon and I want to make sure you like that one too…”
~After you have gone private with a viewer – “I loved our private today. My favorite part was when ______ happened, or you did this______.” This will start a conversation, and your viewer will likely tell you what they enjoyed about the show.
~If you know a viewer purchased, or won a video from you and hasn’t messaged you about it – “Hello! I was wondering what you thought about the video you won, I know you didn’t choose it so I wanted to make sure you were happy. Was it as hot as you hoped?” This will start a conversation and let the viewer know that you are open to feedback. They may give you a simple “yes I liked it”, or tell you what kind of video they would really like to see, and that is the feedback you were searching for.
Other Resources For Video Ideas
~Look in the Performer Training area on CAM4 under ‘Show Ideas’ for LOTS of different video ideas
~Go on video sites like PornHub and look at Top Searched video titles
~Your own fantasies! Chances are if you are into it so are your fans so turn it into a video!
~That’s all for this lesson!
Happy Camming!
Love, Your Coaching Team!
Gain viewers with SFW (safe for work) photos
Getting exposure to a large audience is an important part of success, here’s how SFW images guarantee you’re seen by more people.
Having a wide variety of pictures uploaded to your CAM4 gallery is always a good idea. Your fans get to see different sides of your personality, and gives them more to chat with you about during your live shows.
On top of fans feeling more connected to you, SFW pictures guarantee you will always be seen on CAM4.
SFW vs. NSFW
Everything on the Internet falls into one of these two groups:
SFW (safe for work) – Used to describe Internet content that could be viewed in the presence of your boss and colleagues.
NSFW (not safe for work) – Used to describe Internet content generally inappropriate for the typical workplace, i.e., would not be acceptable in the presence of your boss and colleagues.
This grouping of content allows search engines, social media platforms, and firewalls filter out what they deem appropriate to be seen by all audiences. Because of this, your images and CAM4 profile might be blocked to some viewers who have content controls set up on their computer.
Getting around this problem is simple.
- Take lots of SFW pictures of yourself. (Non-nude or sexually graphic images)
2. Select this box when uploading your SFW images to your CAM4 gallery.
3. Problem solved.
Now CAM4 will be able to show your SFW pictures when NSFW ones may be blocked.
*SFW is the default content filter setting for MOST websites, search engines, and social media platforms. So make sure you upload SFW pictures to all your online profiles and not just CAM4 and get noticed!
~That’s all for this lesson!
Happy Camming!
Love, Your Coaching Team!
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How to edit and watermark your videos and pictures
Making great content is easy with the right software to help you. Here is a list of all the options you have when creating your masterpieces.
Video recording software
PC only
Icecream – Free & Pro$
EZvid – Free & Pro$ (Also offers video editing but its not free)
Atomi Active Presenter – Free
MAC only
Jing – Free & Pro$
Screen robot lite – Free
Apowersoft – Free & Pro$ (The free version only allows 3 min vids)
MAC & PC
OBS – Free ( Use this to broadcast on CAM4! Improves your broadcast and you can watermark your screen too!)
Snagit – Pro$ ( This is what I use and I love it)
Video editing software
PC only
Machete video editor lite – Free
VSDC – Free
MAC only
Da Vinci Resolve – Free & Pro$
Open Shot – Free
MAC & PC
Avidemux – Free
WeVideo – Pro$
Wondershare – Pro$
Camtasia – Pro$$
Lightworks lite – Free & Pro$
Photo editing software
PC only
Paint – free
Photoscape – Free
PC Image editor – Free
MAC only
Fotor – Free
iPhoto – Comes with every MAC
Camera+ – Free
Halftone 2 Comic Book Creator – Free
MAC & PC
Pixlr – Free and Phone app available
GIMP – Free
Pizap – Free and Phone app available
The Nik Collection – Free and highly rated
Online personal security checklist
The beauty of working online is that it gives you the power and independence to set your own hours and be your own boss, this also means that you oversee your own personal security.
Follow these simple guidelines to protect yourself and your money!
- Use strong passwords.
A strong password contains both letters and numbers and is about 8 or more characters long. Make sure you are not using things like your social security number or pin numbers as passwords.
2. Don’t respond to emails that ask for your passwords or personal information.
Thieves put a lot of effort into making emails LOOK legit by using high quality images and graphics to fool you into thinking it’s real. They will ask for personal info, passwords, or inform you that you are in trouble so you must do the following to get access to your CAM4 account or money. CAM4 will never ask for your passwords and all official CAM4 emails end in @cam4.com ONLY.
3. Careful what you click.
It’s never a good idea to open, download, or click on links, pictures, or files from unknown sources. This includes people you have met online that you talk to in Skype. Our CAM4 mailbox is a trusted source to share videos and files but it’s still not a good idea to click on links people share, we cannot protect you once you go to the other site.
4. If it looks too good to be true it probably is…
Be wary of sites or people that offer free money or once in a lifetime opportunities, these are almost always a scam. These can come in the form of popups, emails, Skype messages, etc… Its best just to delete and ignore these messages.
~That’s all for this lesson!
Happy Camming!
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Fun Ways To Use Roll The Dice
The Roll the Dice game on CAM4 is a fun, easy way to earn tokens, and get your viewers engaged in your show.
You can easily set it up and play it the traditional way… or you can take some of these suggestions on how to use Roll the Dice in exciting new ways!
Roll The Dice
Haven’t played Roll The Dice? Here’s a quick rundown of how it works:
To play the game:
- Fill in the 6 options with an action of your choice (you can change and update this at any time during your show)
- Set the price per roll
- Encourage your fans to play!
There is a cooling off period of 60 seconds after the dice is rolled to allow you some time to do the action that is rolled. If you want to end this cool down before the 60 seconds is up, simply press the ‘Allow Roll’ button that appears in grey on your broadcast window.
When a viewer rolls the dice, you will see the outcome of the roll in your chat, and in the ‘Games’ tab that is beside your user list in the broadcast window.
For more information on Roll the Dice, check out these FAQ articles.
How do I enable Roll-The-Dice?
Okay, now for the fun stuff!
Fun Ways To Use Roll The Dice In Your Broadcasts
POV
For this game you will need:
- A built in computer camera
- A USB camera
- A tripod for your USB camera. TIP: You can use an old lamp as a tripod for your USB webcam. Remove the light bulb and shade from an old lamp, and screw your USB webcam onto the top of the lamp! This will work for any USB webcam that has a screw mount on the bottom.
Find 6 angles that you like, put them in the dice options and you’re ready to play!
Mini Sale
For this game you will need:
- A timer
- A board to write on that your viewers can see – OR use OBS or Manycams to write text on your broadcast image
Price the rolls at 50 or 25 tokens to start. Fill in your dice outcomes with actions of your choice but make one of them a 10-minute sale that drops the price to either 25/10 tokens depending on what your starting price per roll is.
When a viewer gets this roll outcome, advertise the sale by writing it on the board (or with Text on your external encoder) and also their username for added fun.
Chase
Make one of you dice outcomes something really big, something that will really wow your viewers. Then after every roll, you change the location of this big prize on the dice.
E.g. If a viewer gets your big prize when they roll a #1, change it to #4 after someone rolls, and so on…
Roll of Fortune
Create a grid style game board on your wall using pieces of paper or balloons, and number the spaces so viewers can easily choose the one they want. Use the dice to decide what row on the game board your viewer has to choose from. Each space will have an action/video/prize the viewer will win.
This game is really great for birthday/camaversary/gold shows
Team Spirit
For this game you will need:
- A large board that you will use as a score board
- Sport-appropriate props
The object of this game is to have your room play a game against one another. Choose team captains by having everyone who wants to be a captain take turns rolling the dice, and the viewer with the 2 highest rolls win. Team captains name their team and help you split the room in two so you can start playing.
Fill in the dice options with actions that would happen during a game
E.g. If you decide to play a basketball game, have the options be ‘3 point basket’, ‘foul’ (This should give the other team a free foul throw just for fun), ‘2 point basket’, ‘foul shot basket’, ‘time out’, ‘get a BJ from a MILF’, etc…
Then you can keep score on the game board, and even have a timer going just like in a real game. After every roll you get to be the cheerleader and celebrate for the team.
Roll Outcome Ideas
- A viewer picks a word that you can’t say for the rest of the show. If you do you have to do an action like remove a piece of clothing, flash, dance, etc.…
- Truth or Dare. Fill in dice outcomes half-truth, half dare. Remember, you have final say on what you will do in this show. I recommend a ground rule of no cum show dares.
- Viewer gets to do something to another viewer- silence for 5 min, pick a nickname, choose a word the user cannot use during the show, etc. Make sure everyone knows that these are all in good fun.
- Every outcome of the dice is a different video you have for sale
- You do a silly accent for 5 min
- 1-minute dance party
- Spank yourself with an object of viewer’s choice
- Do your favorite workout move
- Fake an orgasm
~That’s all for this lesson!
Happy Camming!
Love, Your Coaching Team!
Tagging
Describe Your Show With #Tags To Get More Viewers!
When you’re setting up your show, make sure to add #hashtags that describe the kind of show you’re doing… this will help viewers find your show faster!
You can always pick a tag from the list of trending tags that we provide to you when you click on the Tag bar. or create your own!
- Doing an outdoor show? #outdoors
- Camming from the car? #car #roadhead
- Having a couple guy friends over to spice up your show? #sucking2dicks #spitroast #3way
It’s up to you! There is a 14 character limit per tag, and you can use up to 7 tags at a time.
You can also update your tags during your show anytime you change your status.
What Do Tags Do?
The 15 most popular tags will appear in a list across the homepage, to help viewers find specific types of shows faster (like #anal or #kink or… you get the idea).
There is also a Trending Tags page, where all the tags currently live on CAM4 are listed. Click on the “See All Tags” button or select “Trending Tags” from the “Explore” drop down at the top on CAM4.
Viewers can search for specific tags to find a page of cams with that tag!
~That’s all for this lesson!
Happy Camming!
Love, Your Coaching Team!