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boyru
02-28-2017, 02:06 PM
this! I personally have planned out every clip I'll film for March, including a schedule of what I'll upload what day. It makes it easier for me to film lots in one go which can work around my day job
Would U like to film, produce, upload and create inactive clip products?
It will be good, because they will be uplaoded and ready for activation.
This Feb-month was better than in 2016. 14 days store was open with ~$30 daily incoming.
PixiieGirl
02-28-2017, 02:22 PM
Would U like to film, produce, upload and create inactive clip products?
It will be good, because they will be uplaoded and ready for activation.
This Feb-month was better than in 2016. 14 days store was open with ~$30 daily incoming.
Im not sure what your asking me sorry
boyru
02-28-2017, 02:42 PM
Im not sure what your asking me sorry
Film 40 clips. Make changes, effects, convert to MP4.
Upload to c4s. Make inactive products for clips. Set date/time of activation for every clip.
And U will have a lot of time to film next stuff.
Natalie0523
02-28-2017, 03:33 PM
SO... What are you fine ladies' best tips for time management on C4S and clip making? (or..in everyday life) Maybe someone else also juggling a regular job has some input?[/QUOTE]
I have the worst time management skills ever lol. I procrastinate too although lately I've been REALLY doing my best to stay focused. When I stay focused, make a list and follow through with it my determination usually always pays off. Literally.
My usual routine for making clips is: Having a small meal/snack first and big glass of water (sometimes coffee). I plug in my camcorder to charge. Set up/clean up the room. Put on make up (but not all the time).
It's funny....but...I always thought makeup helped me look so much better and helped with sales, blah blah blah.
I did an experiment recently and didn't wear any makeup in the clips and they sold just as well lol. And honesty I looked kinda younger and fresher lol. Lighting helps with that too though. Certain lighting, no matter what, can make my face look yellow and all washed out.
But anyways....
In regards to the clips themselves...I usually have a general idea of what category I want to delve into. Most of my clips are role-play/taboo type stuff with lots of dialogue (which I prefer and I really enjoy doing). I don't write scripts (I might research a little). I don't promote and I don't even have a Twitter (or Facebook lol). I just go with what comes to my mind. So then once I shoot I either go edit and upload or just shoot another clip if I have more ideas. I usually shoot more than one clip at a time. To film, edit and upload a clip to my store it can take me anywhere from an hour and a half to two and a half hours.
I've been on C4S three years the end of April. Wow, it goes quick lol. I feel good with how far I've come, both creatively and financially. To this day I get a little excited (but it's fleeting) to pay all my bills or pay my rent, because now I can afford it or my mom doesn't have to pay it. Yeah I know, I was a spoiled brat and I'm not proud of it. It's a little embarrassing actually but it's the truth. So parents...do NOT spoil your kids. It doesn't do anyone a favor and only hinders their growth, trust me.
So my life took a detour in my twenties and only recently did I start to feel kind of like a responsible grown up lol. I'm even saving money, WHAT.
Which is why I feel lucky I found this line of work. It suits me well and I am good at it. My only downfall is I'm not tech savvy. Which is procrastination kicking in because I've been saying I'm not tech savvy for a long time now lol. I need to get on the ball and teach myself already goddammit! Mind you, my idea of editing is trimming and putting those pieces together. Yes, sad. But it's been working for me quite well so far lol. It just shows that you don't need to do fancy stuff to have a lucrative clip store.
I wish you luck in your store =)
Oh, and also...I do want to go back to school at some point (sooner rather than later). As much as I enjoy producing videos/performing/enjoying fetishes, I also want a degree. It can be something to fall back on too. I'm thinking either Psychology or going to GIA in the city.
-Natalie
ladyabby
02-28-2017, 11:11 PM
I think they pirate from iwantclips because you can buy videos as a guest, but on clips4sale there's more information that the model can see, so there's less anonymity. Maybe they were already blacklisted from c4s and moved onto iwantclips. Dunno though. I can only guess.
This is disturbing. I don't make that much on IWC and would consider pulling my videos if this were a long-term risk?
Classy_Katy
02-28-2017, 11:25 PM
I think they pirate from iwantclips because you can buy videos as a guest, but on clips4sale there's more information that the model can see, so there's less anonymity. Maybe they were already blacklisted from c4s and moved onto iwantclips. Dunno though. I can only guess.
That makes perfect sense.
PixiieGirl
03-01-2017, 01:25 AM
Film 40 clips. Make changes, effects, convert to MP4.
Upload to c4s. Make inactive products for clips. Set date/time of activation for every clip.
And U will have a lot of time to film next stuff.
oh yeah I mean I'd love to but I have 2 other jobs so I dont tend to be able to film that much in one go
Classy_Katy
03-01-2017, 02:18 AM
oh yeah I mean I'd love to but I have 2 other jobs so I dont tend to be able to film that much in one go
I think he's talking about doing future uploads or having them on the server then just making them live.
boyru
03-01-2017, 02:50 AM
I think he's talking about doing future uploads or having them on the server then just making them live.
Yes, i mean it. My english is not fluent. I can speak russian, but U will not understand me.
boyru
03-01-2017, 02:54 AM
oh yeah I mean I'd love to but I have 2 other jobs so I dont tend to be able to film that much in one go
i have only 1 job - adult business and all of my time is shootings and content production
we can not have good offline work in russia
high school teacher can earn less than $700 monthly (over $3500 monthly in U.S.)
resuscitator ph.d. can earn up to $800 monthly (over $5000 in U.S.)
Sinna (2pee4you)
03-01-2017, 06:41 AM
Writing down ideas throughout the week is a good habit
SexxiLexxi
03-01-2017, 06:52 AM
Might be a dumb question...but can you price your clips on this site to what you want them to be? Do they have a drop menu with a selection of prices for you to choose from?
I have to wait to start on this site because I don't have a [working] printer at the moment. But I've written down some clip ideas I wanted after seeing all the categories they actually have. I hope this site works well for me when I'm able to get my docs printed & sent.
Tea4Me
03-01-2017, 09:03 AM
Anyone else noticed the categories are messed up? They aren't displaying newest clips (newly updated list) or the little images in the featured clips above that. Ugh..... why is it always something?!
update: fixed.
MissJu
03-01-2017, 09:17 AM
i have only 1 job - adult business and all of my time is shootings and content production
we can not have good offline work in russia
high school teacher can earn less than $700 monthly (over $3500 monthly in U.S.)
resuscitator ph.d. can earn up to $800 monthly (over $5000 in U.S.)
Aha, aha and aha. High school teacher can earn as much as he/she wants they can tutor and etc . Taxes are less in Russia, medicine is affordable, food,rent is cheaper, cities are convenient. Those 3500 in usa whould be equel to 700 in russia.
Plus if you are smart enough you can study absolutely for free in Russia and even receive tuition and student flat for free. And in usa out of that 3500$ teacher will probably pay a student loan for years.
My neighbor called an ambulance for her mother(here in usa) for some really stupid shit now they have to payyy 40000$. In russia on other hand they call ambulance for even smaller bullshit and its free!
boyru
03-01-2017, 09:30 AM
Aha, aha and aha. High school teacher can earn as much as he/she wants they can tutor and etc . Taxes are less in Russia, medicine is affordable, food,rent is cheaper, cities are convenient. Those 3500 in usa whould be equel to 700 in russia.
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Offtop, sorry!
Are You joking now?
i have asked persoinally owner of my billing and others (with $100000/year income). They have spent ~170$/weekly for food for family: dad, mom, 3 children. I have spent $650$/monthly for me and mom.
True is: medicine is not affordable outside of Moscow and cities smaller than Samara, as example.
Food is not cheaper (natural butter $23/1000g, natural milk $1.6/liter, good beef over ~12/1000g), gasoline is not cheaper ($2.68/us gal.).
Classy_Katy
03-01-2017, 09:34 AM
Might be a dumb question...but can you price your clips on this site to what you want them to be? Do they have a drop menu with a selection of prices for you to choose from?
I have to wait to start on this site because I don't have a [working] printer at the moment. But I've written down some clip ideas I wanted after seeing all the categories they actually have. I hope this site works well for me when I'm able to get my docs printed & sent.
Yes but you can't make them much cheaper and you'll see that most use the going rate of $1 per minute +99c, although some of us add an extra dollar without noticing a drop in sales.
SexxiLexxi
03-01-2017, 01:22 PM
Yes but you can't make them much cheaper and you'll see that most use the going rate of $1 per minute +99c, although some of us add an extra dollar without noticing a drop in sales.
Thank you :)
PixiieGirl
03-01-2017, 01:34 PM
i have only 1 job - adult business and all of my time is shootings and content production
we can not have good offline work in russia
high school teacher can earn less than $700 monthly (over $3500 monthly in U.S.)
resuscitator ph.d. can earn up to $800 monthly (over $5000 in U.S.)
idk I dont know much about russia other than I wouldn't be welcome there as a citizen haha
but I have a week ready to go live - being about a week ahead is doable for me :)
also I'm from the UK so idk much about American salaries haha
DonaDiabla
03-01-2017, 01:50 PM
I film, edit, and compose 40 different clips per month. I usually do 10 clips every week but I plan them out the last week of every month. Since I do a lot in this industry; I plan my animation and machinima clips during my Second Life sessions. My live action clips are filmed during every weekend for three hours straight. Frankly, it involves a lot of multitasking and doing multiple things. However, I have a pretty active social life, vanilla careers, and I just make time for everything :)
SO... What are you fine ladies' best tips for time management on C4S and clip making? (or..in everyday life) Maybe someone else also juggling a regular job has some input?
boyru
03-01-2017, 03:34 PM
I see tha all of You have offline official job. Your workoing with c4s is secodnary.
Did U see state of payment for Feb. "Sent"? I see no money was sent.
I made $11 today lol and I'm worried. February was great for me, I made 3k + $100 in tips. Pls March be better than February
I see tha all of You have offline official job. Your workoing with c4s is secodnary.
Did U see state of payment for Feb. "Sent"? I see no money was sent.
It says that my money will be sent on 4th
DonaDiabla
03-01-2017, 06:25 PM
Correction, C4S is like my 5th job in this industry :)
I see tha all of You have offline official job. Your workoing with c4s is secodnary.
Did U see state of payment for Feb. "Sent"? I see no money was sent.
boyru
03-02-2017, 01:51 AM
You are working with c4s/iwc/kb to be extra rich. I am working to stay alive (buy food, medicaments).
We are 100% different.
PixiieGirl
03-02-2017, 02:53 AM
You are working with c4s/iwc/kb to be extra rich. I am working to stay alive (buy food, medicaments).
We are 100% different.
you dont know peoples circumstances and shouldn't assume
DonaDiabla
03-02-2017, 05:29 AM
Let's not start income shaming in the Clips4Sale thread now. Also,Boyru, every sex worker has different needs and desires when it comes to work. So, let's get back to talking about Clips4sale and not everyone's overall income, okay. :)
You are working with c4s/iwc/kb to be extra rich. I am working to stay alive (buy food, medicaments).
We are 100% different.
chloemay
03-02-2017, 08:32 AM
Is C4S back to ach or still sending everyone checks? (US)
Cam_Model_Jess
03-02-2017, 07:00 PM
ACH now
Tea4Me
03-02-2017, 07:55 PM
Anyone else notice that categories aren't working at the moment? It won't bring up the category, just search results for the name of the category.....
UPDATE: This seems to be working now but I noticed this same issue a few days ago as well.
Tea4Me
03-02-2017, 09:59 PM
Grrr! I went to check individual categories in my store and the clips in them are NOT showing. I did that with several categories and it shows NOTHING, even though I have clips in those categories. Why the F does C4S have to be so glitchy??!
UPDATE: I'm live chatting with support now. But ladies, I suggest you check your own stores for this issue....
MissJu
03-02-2017, 10:14 PM
You are right everything messed up!!Last video in all categories!
Candy_Women
03-03-2017, 01:17 AM
Categories do not work, links to the category also did not work.
C4S is so glitchy since yesterday. Categories stop working every few hours and it really kills my traffic. Well, atleast got my Payoneer payment yesterday. Payoneer ftw
PixiieGirl
03-03-2017, 05:03 AM
I've not had a sale in ages
-mustn't get disheartened-
SophiaSylvan
03-03-2017, 08:19 AM
Is this "Start Tour" button at the top of our stores new? Hard to believe anyone needs an explanation of the simple layout of our store pages. No, nevermind it isn't hard to believe.
Tea4Me
03-03-2017, 09:35 AM
Is this "Start Tour" button at the top of our stores new? Hard to believe anyone needs an explanation of the simple layout of our store pages. No, nevermind it isn't hard to believe.
I think it's been there for a few months now.
boyru
03-03-2017, 11:27 AM
*** куьщмув
SuperPookie
03-03-2017, 12:06 PM
^^^ I don't understand this. Don't you make a description when you initially upload a clip? Why would you sell so many videos so cheaply? That's not worth the time to film them and if you're paying for models you're going in the hole. It's none of my business though.
boyru
03-03-2017, 12:25 PM
^^^ I don't understand this. Don't you make a description when you initially upload a clip? Why would you sell so many videos so cheaply? That's not worth the time to film them and if you're paying for models you're going in the hole. It's none of my business though.
i can describe one unique sneakers face trampling clip with one Girl.
how can i make unique descriptions for another 110 unique sneakers face trampling clips with 25 different Girls?
same concerns jeans-facesit clips, foot smelling clips, barefoot trampling clips ...
it is not possible to construct 1200 unique descriptions for 1200 unique clips in 15 fetish niches!
sorry, but it looks like an ultimatum for non-speaking english studios
i didnt describe clips, because customer see all action in animated GIF
i dont think text description will be better and more honestly than real animated GIF from the clip
animated GIF has 200-300 frames and, of course, shows all action of the selected clip
Nina Reid
03-03-2017, 02:19 PM
I have a question/need pep talk. When something bad happens in RL and you are so sad you can only cry, how do you make yourself get back to updating? I am asking because my dog got so sick there is no chance to save him. We tried, and there is no point in prolonging his agony. We will put him down tomorrow and I have been crying on and off for the last two days. My last upload was on 1st march and I had to force myself to do it (it was a custom ordered a week before). Now I don't feel like doing anything. I usually film on the same day I upload, and I run out off backup clips in February. I also have a day job and I am pretty sure I didn't do anything productive there either.
boyru
03-03-2017, 02:29 PM
i didnt stop filming and updating even after tragically death of my grandma...
this earning is only one way to earn in russia for disabled persons
justsometwat
03-03-2017, 02:41 PM
I have a question/need pep talk. When something bad happens in RL and you are so sad you can only cry, how do you make yourself get back to updating? I am asking because my dog got so sick there is no chance to save him. We tried, and there is no point in prolonging his agony. We will put him down tomorrow and I have been crying on and off for the last two days. My last upload was on 1st march and I had to force myself to do it (it was a custom ordered a week before). Now I don't feel like doing anything. I usually film on the same day I upload, and I run out off backup clips in February. I also have a day job and I am pretty sure I didn't do anything productive there either.
I'm sorry about your dog. Pets are often like family members and its hard to cope with their sicknesses and deaths. Sometimes you sort of have to kick your self in the ass and force yourself to work. It helps take your mind off of the things that make you sad and gives you a purpose.
I'm usually stressed out, working often times is a good way to blow off steam. Sometimes I make a plan and say I'm gonna film 5 videos today and set that as a goal for myself and plan what videos and I find that its easier to get up knowing what my plan for the day is. It's something to strive for and I believe it helps!
I'm sorry about your dog. I hope you can comfort him and love him until he's gone. It will be a good thing for you and your little babe.
Classy_Katy
03-03-2017, 02:43 PM
I have a question/need pep talk. When something bad happens in RL and you are so sad you can only cry, how do you make yourself get back to updating? I am asking because my dog got so sick there is no chance to save him. We tried, and there is no point in prolonging his agony. We will put him down tomorrow and I have been crying on and off for the last two days. My last upload was on 1st march and I had to force myself to do it (it was a custom ordered a week before). Now I don't feel like doing anything. I usually film on the same day I upload, and I run out off backup clips in February. I also have a day job and I am pretty sure I didn't do anything productive there either.
I'm really sorry Nina, I lost a much loved pet last September too. I just didn't film but we do have a category for crying if you feel up to talking to the camera and just letting it all out. xx
Tea4Me
03-03-2017, 03:28 PM
I have a question/need pep talk. When something bad happens in RL and you are so sad you can only cry, how do you make yourself get back to updating? I am asking because my dog got so sick there is no chance to save him. We tried, and there is no point in prolonging his agony. We will put him down tomorrow and I have been crying on and off for the last two days. My last upload was on 1st march and I had to force myself to do it (it was a custom ordered a week before). Now I don't feel like doing anything. I usually film on the same day I upload, and I run out off backup clips in February. I also have a day job and I am pretty sure I didn't do anything productive there either.
I've taken a little time off to deal with the personal matters before. If I'm really sad or upset or whatever, I know it's going to affect my shooting. It's too hard to be in front of a camera when you feel like that. But I tell myself that I'll make up for it once I do start shooting by doing extra clips.
Take time to heal for yourself first. It's an incredibly hard thing to put an animal down.
lucymariexxxx
03-04-2017, 05:37 AM
I have a question/need pep talk. When something bad happens in RL and you are so sad you can only cry, how do you make yourself get back to updating? I am asking because my dog got so sick there is no chance to save him. We tried, and there is no point in prolonging his agony. We will put him down tomorrow and I have been crying on and off for the last two days. My last upload was on 1st march and I had to force myself to do it (it was a custom ordered a week before). Now I don't feel like doing anything. I usually film on the same day I upload, and I run out off backup clips in February. I also have a day job and I am pretty sure I didn't do anything productive there either.
Nina I am so sorry to hear your sad news. You need time to grieve and look after yourself. When I am sad and feel this way, and it has happened a lot over the last 4 years. I just do not update for a few days and hope for the best, otherwise it just feels robotic. To be honest it feels so quiet on clips4sale anyway the last few days xx
lucymariexxxx
03-04-2017, 05:39 AM
I am really pissed off at the lack of sales the last 4 days. I assumed it would pick up a bit? just need to keep working and hope for the best as usual I guess.
PixiieGirl
03-04-2017, 05:42 AM
I am really pissed off at the lack of sales the last 4 days. I assumed it would pick up a bit? just need to keep working and hope for the best as usual I guess.
I feel you my last sale was the 26th feb :( thats with daily updates to - not sure what else to do to up my game tbh
SophiaSylvan
03-04-2017, 06:19 AM
Sales this week are really terrible for me too Lucy. Maybe it is the glitches? I haven't encountered them though. I put up a great clip in one of my top selling categories on Friday and it didn't sell at all. WTF. Hope guys catch on to the good stuff they're missing soon.
lucymariexxxx
03-04-2017, 06:25 AM
I feel you my last sale was the 26th feb :( thats with daily updates to - not sure what else to do to up my game tbh
Its a tricky one... are you on social media? perhaps creating more interest there?
last year I sent out a promo email to all my clips4sale contacts through their email service in the admin asking them questions. I asked them what their fave clip of mine was? what new categories would they like to see me do? and what their perfect scenario for a clip would be? and any ideas. I got the most feedback ever from that email than ones where I just included a clip to show them. I also noticed some sales from that email and it provided me with some fantastic ideas.
Another idea would be to have a look over your past clips, and note down any that sold really well. Then just do the clip again but change up the story and outfit a little. So you are offering another version of something really popular. For example if your clip portraying a bratty babysitter blackmailing sold well, do another version or the bratty babysitter mind fucking someone or dominating someone ( you get the idea )
When I used to do taboo Milf clips,I always used to look over my past clips for inspiration. It also helps to look at the top 50 most popular clips in the category as it helps to see trends and what is popular currently. Obviously its not about copying but about knowing you are going in the right direction
lucymariexxxx
03-04-2017, 06:30 AM
Sales this week are really terrible for me too Lucy. Maybe it is the glitches? I haven't encountered them though. I put up a great clip in one of my top selling categories on Friday and it didn't sell at all. WTF. Hope guys catch on to the good stuff they're missing soon.
I am not experiencing glitches either Sophia? so I am not sure what is going on. I stopped doing MIlf and taboo so forecasted at least a $600 drop in sales every month and plus a lot of those customers did not buy my other femdom clips. I have gained new customers from not doing taboo anymore so this has helped a bit. But this drop in sales is beyond the forecast that I expected and has been this way since January despite daily updates.
PixiieGirl
03-04-2017, 06:44 AM
Its a tricky one... are you on social media? perhaps creating more interest there?
last year I sent out a promo email to all my clips4sale contacts through their email service in the admin asking them questions. I asked them what their fave clip of mine was? what new categories would they like to see me do? and what their perfect scenario for a clip would be? and any ideas. I got the most feedback ever from that email than ones where I just included a clip to show them. I also noticed some sales from that email and it provided me with some fantastic ideas.
Another idea would be to have a look over your past clips, and note down any that sold really well. Then just do the clip again but change up the story and outfit a little. So you are offering another version of something really popular. For example if your clip portraying a bratty babysitter blackmailing sold well, do another version or the bratty babysitter mind fucking someone or dominating someone ( you get the idea )
When I used to do taboo Milf clips,I always used to look over my past clips for inspiration. It also helps to look at the top 50 most popular clips in the category as it helps to see trends and what is popular currently. Obviously its not about copying but about knowing you are going in the right direction
I did try emailing every customer once but no one actually replied :/ I've decided to focus on one main fetish and two sub fetishes so I might change my store up to fit that more