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Starter Checklist (Video)

September 9, 2014 Ashley Maule Leave a comment

If you’re new to CAM4 or just want to make sure you have the basics, here is what you need to get started.

WEBCAMS

Your computer’s built-in webcam is great for when your are first starting out, but eventually you should get an upgrade. When shopping for a webcam make sure you take your computer into consideration, an HD webcam on an older computer might not be a good match. You can always google the best options for the make and model of your computer.

Here are some webcams that might work for you from Amazon.

INTERNET

Having a smooth stream on CAM4 is all about your Internet upload speed, you need a minimum of 2MBs upload speed to have a clear broadcast image.

To find out what your upload speed is visit:
www.speedtest.net

LIGHTING

Ring lights are huge right now and and very easy way to get the lighting you need to make great content.

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LIGHTING CHECK LIST

Light bulb color should always be the same.

Add More Light by pointing some away from you so the light bounces off the wall/floor/ceiling, this creates a soft, flattering light effect.

Light Pollution from your computer monitor can cause your webcam to auto-focus and auto color-correct all the time. Make sure to turn the light down on your monitor.

Suggested lighting kits from Amazon.

MUSIC

Playing music is fun but make sure it isn’t so loud that they cant hear you having fun!

Avoid using your computer as a source, playing music from your computer slows your connection and is very loud to your viewers. You want your music to be background noise, so use your phone or wireless speaker, TV, or stereo system.

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!
Love, Your Coaching Team!

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Using Cam2Cam to Earn More Tokens

July 28, 2014 Jacob Leave a comment

Cam2Cam is a free feature – there is no added token cost for enabling Cam2Cam.

However, like all features on Cam4, you may decide on your own token price in the form of a tip or Cam4 Gift as a cost to accept Cam2Cam requests from viewers.

Cam2Cam may also earn you more tokens by keeping viewers engaged in your Private Shows, which earn you tokens per minute.

How do I enable Cam2Cam for my Private Shows?

Cam2Cam requests are enabled by default in your Private Show Settings.

To disable or re-enable Cam2Cam, uncheck the box in Private Show Settings.

What can spies see during a Cam2Cam Private Show?

During a Cam2Cam Private Show, your spies can still see your video, but cannot see the video of your Cam2Cam viewer.

Spies cannot hear audio for either you or your viewer.

How do I accept Cam2Cam requests?

If you have Cam2Cam enabled, viewers will be able to make Cam2Cam Private Show Requests in the same way normal Private Show Requests are made.

The pop up for the Private Show Request will specify whether Cam2Cam has been requested.

Viewers may also request Cam2Cam mode during a regular Private Show. You will receive a new request notification in this case.

After clicking accept, Cam2Cam mode will begin.

Can I use Cam2Cam in Private Cam Mode?

Cam2Cam is restricted to Private Shows currently, but will be expanded to Private Cam Mode in the future!

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!

Love, Your CAM4 Coaching TEAM

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Selling Your Own Videos On Cam4 (Video)

July 23, 2014 Ashley Maule Leave a comment

Stocking a library of videos increases your potential of being a successful Internet personality. Consider your videos a business card, promo content for live shows, gifts, and an additional source of income.

How to Make Your Own Videos

Making a great video isn’t as complicated as it seems. You are ultimately the boss when it comes to the video content and length but here are a few suggestions.

1. How long should they be?
Anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes in length. You risk losing your audience if you go any longer.

2. What kind of videos should I have?
The more videos you make, the more videos fans will want. If you video tape it, they will cum. Record everything from PG13 all the way to XXX, your fans want to see every one of your good sides.

3. How do I start?
Make the videos about things YOU really like to do. The whole reason amateur webcam is so popular is because it’s NOT scripted a la traditional porn. Viewers want to see something honest, raw, even humorous.

4. Should I include music?
Refrain from having music in your videos. I know this sounds weird but it can be a big distraction for the viewer, they want to hear you and only you.

5. How detailed should it be?
Videos are meant to play on people’s fantasies so the more detail you put into your set and wardrobe the better. You don’t have to spend a lot, just get creative.

6. What if they upload my video somewhere else?
Watermark your videos! Watermarks make it difficult of r your videos it makes it difficult to upload them elsewhere. If you do find them somewhere, your watermark makes them extremely easy to remove so you can feel safe sending or sharing them with fans.

7. Should I watch my videos before sending them?
Watching your videos can be awkward but oh so necessary. If you have ever wanted to improve as a performer this is the fastest way to do it! You may see a few flaws but more importantly you see what you are doing right! After a while you will really start to enjoy watching yourself.

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!

Love, Your CAM4 Coaching TEAM

How To Schedule Your Shows

July 22, 2014 Victor Leave a comment

Get more viewers and manage your time better with Live Show Scheduling!

Fans can subscribe to your schedule to receive notifications when you’re live
You can schedule up to 90 days in advance
Fans can sync your calendar into their personal calendars
Lets fans know when they can find you next
Creates trust between you and your fans because they know you are going to be around for future shows!

How to schedule a show

Go into ‘My Account’ and click on your calendar button to access your Schedule management page. This page will show you all your subscribed shows that are happening, how many people are subscribed to your shows, and a button that allows you to schedule a new show.

Press ‘Schedule Show’

Now add in the details for your shows:
1. Your Time Zone – If this is incorrect you can change it under ‘Edit Profile Info’ in your account options
2. The date your Live Show will take place
3. The Start Time – When your Live Show begins
4. Duration – How long you intend the show to be
5. A brief Description of what the show will involve

Finish scheduling your Live Show by clicking Create New Show.

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!
Love, Your Coaching Team!

Broadcasting, Protecting Yourself

Moderating Your Chat Room

July 22, 2014 Ashley Maule Leave a comment

CAM4 offers broadcasters, moderators, and chat members options to make their experience safer and more fun. Here’s a rundown of how each chat function works, and how to use it.

To access your moderation tools click on the 3 dots seen on the right hand side of a username, or go to your user list and right click on a name.

FEATURES
Add note

This little tool lets you keep a file on the viewers in your room for future use. You can even color code them as blue or red!

Ignore

This will stop you from seeing someones chat in the room but only you, everyone else will be able to see their chat. This function is better suited for viewers to ignore each other, performers should use silence instead.

Assign as moderator

You have the power to choose a helper in your shows. This person will be able to do some of your dirty work for you like banning and silencing negative people. This is a big responsibility though so make sure you communicate how you want your room run to your moderator so everything runs smoothly.

Silencing

This will completely silence the user in the room, no one will be able to see their chat. A silence stays on a user till you remove it from your ‘Manage Silences’ list that is under the little gear icon in the top right hand corner. Use this option if there’s someone abusing other members, has a negative attitude, spammers, or beggars.

Kicking

When you kick someone out of your room they ca come right back in so this tool is best to get control of a situation if you need to. For example, two of your viewers are having an argument so you kick both of them out as a wake up call.

Banning

Only ban a user if no lesser functions have worked, and they’re still being abusive to your or your guests. Banning users shouldn’t be a first option for abusive chat members. Once you ban someone, they can’t come back into your room until you remove the ban. There’s no full site ban function.

Remember! It’s your room, your rules! Everyone is here to have fun, so don’t be afraid to use these tools if someone is bringing your room down.

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!

Love, Your CAM4 Coaching TEAM

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Three Types of Bans on Cam4

July 22, 2014 Ashley Maule Leave a comment

Learn about the types of bans used on Cam4 to keep the community inviting and safe for every member – and what you can do to ensure that you’re playing by the rules.

Our administrators and automated programs monitor the entire site at all times to protect members from scammers, spammers and illegal activity. Administrators can ban the accounts of offenders when they find violations – keeping Cam4 safe and free from abuse for the vast majority of members who just want to have fun!

Types of Bans on Cam4

1. Administrator Site Ban

Cam4 administrators will ban your account from the site completely for illegal activity and violating Cam4’s Terms & Conditions. Underage users, URL spammers, scammers and members who use video capture software are subjected to site bans.

Administrators may also ban members after repeated warnings for other offences, such as playing videos or using still images.

These bans are complete site bans, and banned accounts will not be able to access the site again.

2. Broadcaster Bans
Performers have control over their room and are free to ban anyone from watching their cam. Usually viewers are only banned from a performer’s room for abusive behavior – so stay friendly to keep watching!

Broadcaster Bans only apply to the room of the performer that banned you – you are free to find another cam to watch and chat in.

3. Chat Bans
Cam4 uses an automated point system to limit abuse in chat. Entering rooms and watching cams gives you positive points, while being banned by broadcasters gives you negative points. If your points drop too low due to multiple Broadcaster Bans, your account is automatically restricted from using chat. You can still watch cams, but chat features are turned off until you earn enough positive points to reverse the chat ban.

Keep Cam4 Fun!

Remember, bans are used to keep the Cam4 Community safe from abuse, illegal activity, and annoying spammers – they are never taken lightly. If you, like most of the incredible Cam4 Community, are here to have some fun, watch some cams, and meet some amazing people from around the world, then you have nothing to worry about!

If you feel you’ve been banned by mistake, please contact Customer Support.

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!
Love, Your Coaching Team!

Making Money, Making Money

How to Host a Private Show on Cam4

July 22, 2014 Jacob Leave a comment

Private shows are a great way to earn more tokens. We offer THREE options for you to set up your private show on CAM4.

Per Minute Rate

Setting a “Per-Minute Rate” can remove the stress of wondering if they will tip you during their private show. Decide how much you want to make for a 1, 3, or 5-minute show and set your price per minute.

2. Fixed Rate Show

Having a “Fixed Rate” makes it easy for everyone. Choose the amount of time you would like the show to last and assign a price to that option for the viewer to choose. You can set multiple options so they have some choices.

Allow Cam2cam – Enabling this will allow your viewer to share their cam with you so you can see them as well. This feature gives the private show a much more interactive experience for the viewer.

Allow Spy – Enabling this will allow viewers in your room to pay to spy on your private show. Spy viewers will not have access to the chat.

3. Solo Private Show

When you set a “Solo Private Show” your stream will appear as if you are currently in a Private Show even though you are alone.

Viewers will be given the option to “Spy” and will be billed on a per-minute rate. Make sure you have “Spy” enabled though!

Ending your show

When your private show is complete just click on the red end button. A box will pop up asking you if you want to end your show.

When you click “Yes” you will go back to the broadcaster window view but your show will be paused. This gives you time to get your room and yourself ready to go back to chatting with your viewers who have been waiting for you to return.

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!

Love, Your CAM4 Coaching TEAM

Broadcaster Tools

Important settings in your account

June 3, 2014 Ashley Maule Leave a comment

Your CAM4 Account settings hold a wealth of opportunity when it comes to maximizing your success on CAM4.

While a lot of these settings are self explanatory, there are a few that hold treasures inside. So, this article is going to dive into your account settings and show you what you might be missing.

Click “My Account” on the top right corner to start.

My Library

Weather it’s purchased (or free), this is where you will find your personal library of My Shop videos. If you yourself sell videos, this is where viewers will have a copy of yours.

*Views of your video that happen inside someone’s personal library will count (and be added) to the total ‘views’ of that video.

Profile Options

Profile Info

This is where you’re able to create a fancy CAM4 bio!

Here are the steps:

Using programs like Photoshop, Canva, or Pizap, create your custom Fancy profile image.
Upload your finished image to a 3rd party hosting site like Twitter, Imageshack, or Tumblr so you can get the direct image URL.

Copy and paste the image URL into CAM4 using the button on the far left of the toolbar seen above. (To fill the entire space provided, use 800 as your width for all your images)
Press save and Voila!

My CAM4

Did you know you can customize your CAM4 experience by selecting what content you want to see when you come to the site? Did you also know you can customize what viewers see when they come to your profile? All of these things are possible under My CAM4, you can evn mass delete comments you’ve made on others chat walls.

Social Networks

Twitter connect allows you to link your twitter to CAM4 and create custom auto tweets for your shows!

Tweet 15min before a SCHEDULED show
5min after you’ve gone LIVE on CAM4
Add your referral link and images to your auto tweets!

This is also where you can link your other social networks that will appear on your profile like this:

Performer Tools

Insights

Insights let you see (and analyze) analytics related to your My Shop video sales. Finding out what videos are the most popular with your fans will give you more insight as to what kinds of videos you should make next!

Referral Program

Share your unique ‘Your Chat Room’ link and earn money each time someone uses them to create a new CAM4 account!

Where to share your link:

Your social media bio’s.
Posts, blogs, tweets, etc…
Your CAM4 custom auto tweet.
Inside your chatroom! Invite viewers that aren’t logged in to support you by creating an account using your link and joining the fun!

Performer Dashboard

Here is where you will:

Upload ID
Choose payment method
Cashout your earnings
Add additional performers to your account!

Account Options

Email And Notification Settings

Wanna receive emails and (or) notifications about your CAM4 activity? Here is where you can opt-in (or out) of emails, browser notifications, and the CAM4 newsletter.

– Setting and Reaching Your Tip Goal.

~That’s all for this lesson!

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May 28, 2014 Ashley Maule Leave a comment

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Stay up to date with the Monthly Coaching Schedule and find the right coaching for you by scrolling down the page to view our coaching team. Make sure you write down the password to enter their room, and also subscribe to their CAM4 profile calendar to get your local show times.