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thearaxie
02-24-2012, 04:15 PM
I've thought about doing clips4sale, but I've been curious. Do you guys bring your own traffic to your stores, or do people just find it?
Vlodina
02-24-2012, 04:16 PM
I've thought about doing clips4sale, but I've been curious. Do you guys bring your own traffic to your stores, or do people just find it?
They just find it, but I do also twitter about it.
ManyRoses
02-24-2012, 06:29 PM
Random questions about some more specific fetishes...
1. - Putting on makeup. I know that there are guys that LOVE to watch this, and I just filmed a clip, but I was wondering if you guys wore "natural" makeup to start, and then put on over the top, or actually started with a bare face? I dislike the idea of putting my bare face out there, but if that is what they want...
2. - Balloon to Pop - does this mean blowing it up until it pops in your face, or blowing it up and then popping it with a pin? I have no issues popping it, but I wouldn't want to do it right in front of my face!
Thanks ladies!!
MissKatie
02-24-2012, 06:33 PM
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maryjaynexo
02-24-2012, 07:04 PM
When I do makeup clips (lipstick) I always have makeup on beforehand, I just feel naked otherwise XD. Sometimes I just zoom in on my lips really close, too.
Vlodina
02-25-2012, 01:11 AM
I'm have a putting on make up video, from scratch, but it's expensive! ;-) They wanna see me like that, they can pay for the privilege!
bubblegumbitch
02-25-2012, 06:44 AM
yea i made a start to finish makeup vid (which was about 5 min) and i have sold not one of those. i have no problem putting my bare face out there at all. that's weird cuz all my other makeup type vids sell except for the start to finish one but oh well.
*a good to know* it also depends on if the fetishist connects with you. you could do a fetish that is a big seller but if the fetishist doesn't feel a connection toward you, it just won't sell. that is why it is so important to not only pick fetishes that would be fun for you to do but to also make it ur own and put ur own spin on it to make it more personable to you. it comes out more authentic and that is a draw.
Vlodina
02-25-2012, 07:15 AM
*a good to know* it also depends on if the fetishist connects with you. you could do a fetish that is a big seller but if the fetishist doesn't feel a connection toward you, it just won't sell. .
Lol! According to the majority of the clips4sale guys, all I am good for is sitting on the toilet! ;-)
shywebcamgirl
02-25-2012, 09:10 AM
This has probably been answered somewhere in this thread so feel free to yell at me if it has been, but it IS a 15 page thread!
What do you guys think about the 10 second previews? Part of me thinks that I am giving away way to much of the clip for free but if there is people making bank giving away 10 second previews than I will just get over it. :)
Vlodina
02-25-2012, 09:33 AM
This has probably been answered somewhere in this thread so feel free to yell at me if it has been, but it IS a 15 page thread!
What do you guys think about the 10 second previews? Part of me thinks that I am giving away way to much of the clip for free but if there is people making bank giving away 10 second previews than I will just get over it. :)
I would like to know this too. Personally only a couple of mine have changing thumbnails (whatever you call that) but most of mine only have one image and a decent description.
bubblegumbitch
02-25-2012, 10:12 AM
honestly, i feel that having gif images work out best. they get like a three shot image of the clip to somewhat see u in action just enough to tease them into buying. i would never just have still images in my gallery but that is just me.
maryjaynexo
02-25-2012, 12:16 PM
I've done a mix of video .gif, slideshow .gif and still image but I find video or slideshows work best for me. I don't offer the preview, but I think if it was a really long one I might.
shywebcamgirl
02-25-2012, 01:08 PM
Oh, I forgot to add. I do my makeup clips with a bare face. I am just lazy that way though. ;)
TheBrownFox
02-29-2012, 05:47 PM
So TODAY (February 29th) is actually the last day of the pay period for the March 7th payday, right?
I'll be getting my first C4S payment in March...yay! :D
TheBrownFox
02-29-2012, 05:50 PM
What do you guys think about the 10 second previews? Part of me thinks that I am giving away way to much of the clip for free but if there is people making bank giving away 10 second previews than I will just get over it. :)
I never enable the 10-second previews, because I feel that it's giving away too much for free. This is especially true if the video is only 2 minutes long. I use the "Generate an animated gif banner" option, because I think that's really cool-looking having that brief animated preview. :)
I used to do previews but I decided against it. I didn't see a difference in sales and I think the GIF serves. I would be curious though to hear from anyone who saw a major difference with using the previews.
LAChloe
02-29-2012, 09:25 PM
I know I have read this somewhere but I can't find it. I will be receiving my first c4s check! WhooooHooo! I refuse to pay anymore fees than I have to so I am having a paper check come rather than pay extra and have it direct deposited. Does anyone know how long it takes a paper check to arrive to your house? Thank you!!!
HaydenBlue
02-29-2012, 09:34 PM
I know I have read this somewhere but I can't find it. I will be receiving my first c4s check! WhooooHooo! I refuse to pay anymore fees than I have to so I am having a paper check come rather than pay extra and have it direct deposited. Does anyone know how long it takes a paper check to arrive to your house? Thank you!!!
Direct deposit is free Chloe! :) ACH option.
Payments are sent out on the 7th. I get my checks 4-5 days later, normally.
LAChloe
02-29-2012, 10:02 PM
Direct deposit is free Chloe! :) ACH option.
Payments are sent out on the 7th. I get my checks 4-5 days later, normally.
OOOOOOH! Thank you, bb! I wonder if I hurry and change it if I can get it direct deposited this pay period! Whoooohoooo!
DiamondCupcakes
03-01-2012, 01:49 AM
Does anyone know how to accept payment for customs on c4s? A guy asked me to do a custom and don know how to go about payment. I was thinking payoneer but c4s would most likely get upset about that =/
Purrfect
03-01-2012, 03:32 AM
I accept all payments through C4S. I upload all my custom videos to my page and simply price them
higher than my normal rate. Lots of guys have bought customs that were made for others.
Sure I could accept the payments privately but I couldn't be bothered with the hassle plus I love C4S for having such great traffic and awesome clientele so I don't mind giving them a % of my income. :)
TheBrownFox
03-01-2012, 04:40 AM
Direct deposit is free Chloe! :) ACH option.
Payments are sent out on the 7th. I get my checks 4-5 days later, normally.
Yeah, I'm signed up for ACH. :)
I'm happy to have made the minimum for payout. Sure it's only $72.29, but I didn't do add videos as frequently as I plan on doing now (and in the future). I'll also be sure to advertise frequently on Twitter. Maybe try to squeeze in my C4S link at the end of all of my tweets.
Now that I realize how great the site is and that guys will pay for all kinds of stuff, I feel more motivated to make more clips (no matter how silly they may sound).
TheBrownFox
03-01-2012, 04:42 AM
I will be receiving my first c4s check! WhooooHooo!
Congrats! March will be my first C4S payday too. :) YAY! for our first time! :D
Mistress Anika
03-01-2012, 07:09 AM
I've been using firefox for my uploads and i constantly have problems uploading videos.
What browser do you girls use for uploading videos?
TheBrownFox
03-01-2012, 07:20 AM
I've been using firefox for my uploads and i constantly have problems uploading videos.
What browser do you girls use for uploading videos?
I always use Google Chrome (except when camming on ImLive...then I have to use Firefox). Chrome is my favorite browser.
TM1975
03-01-2012, 09:00 AM
Is there a fee for ACH payment on c4s?
bubblegumbitch
03-01-2012, 09:09 AM
no, i get mine loaded by ACH to my college debit card and it doesn't cost me a thing.
Mistress Anika
03-01-2012, 10:33 AM
I've been using firefox for my uploads and i constantly have problems uploading videos.
What browser do you girls use for uploading videos?
lol I was pulling out my hair until I realized the mistake I was making. All the files that were failing had a "+" in the name. But in my search for a solution I found the Gizmo FTP which is a wonderful time saver.
TXCamgirl
03-01-2012, 11:10 AM
Why not use a FTP service? FireFTP is the best, uploading via browser sucks in comparison.
LAChloe
03-01-2012, 01:12 PM
I have a question. Has anyone seen the clip stores that have really high quality video? I am dying to know what kind of video camera they are using. Maybe I should PM OJenni and ask her since she is so tech saavy. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
Also, (and forgive me if this is a REALLY dumb question) but I see a lot of stores that sell there videos in different forms (HD, etc). Is this necessary? What are the benefits of doing this?
Thank you so much! I love C4S!
ManyRoses
03-01-2012, 01:18 PM
LA - I was wondering about the different format stuff...
What format do you girls currently have your clips in?
I'm excited to get my first pay out from C4S!! won't get it in the mail for a week or so, then it'll have a hold on it...le sigh. BUT its nice because its just extra money. Aaaaah.
LAChloe
03-01-2012, 01:24 PM
Mine are in MP4. I totally want to take a class on all of this. I wonder if I put an ad on CL is I can find someone I can pay to kind of teach me about this stuff.
TXCamgirl
03-01-2012, 01:38 PM
I have a question. Has anyone seen the clip stores that have really high quality video? I am dying to know what kind of video camera they are using. Maybe I should PM OJenni and ask her since she is so tech saavy. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
Also, (and forgive me if this is a REALLY dumb question) but I see a lot of stores that sell there videos in different forms (HD, etc). Is this necessary? What are the benefits of doing this?
Thank you so much! I love C4S!
Basically any mid range HD camcorder used with proper lighting and settings is going to produce a very nice HD video in 1920X1080. I personally use 1280X720 just because I feel it is big enough and cuts my encoding time down a lot. And as far as the different formats go, I wouldn't bother with it. I used to do it and nobody ever bought the lower quality videos. The only reason why I see doing this is you could upload a different format each day and in essence have an upload every day bringing more traffic to your store but I feel it makes the store look bogged down with a bunch of formats of the same clip. I would start making your videos into .wmvs instead of .mp4 tho... .wmv is the most widely known format, I don't think I have ever used a .mp4.
DiamondCupcakes
03-01-2012, 01:41 PM
Direct deposit is free Chloe! :) ACH option.
Payments are sent out on the 7th. I get my checks 4-5 days later, normally.
Isnt it $20 per US transfer?
HaydenBlue
03-01-2012, 01:57 PM
Isnt it $20 per US transfer?
Nope. :) $0
Vlodina
03-01-2012, 02:00 PM
I am in the UK and get paid by cheque. Wish I could get it transferred into my bank, but they want to charge $45 for the privilege. No way!
housewench
03-01-2012, 04:39 PM
MP4 is a high quality standard of video file. WMV is a fileformat mostly used on windows that people can sometimes have a lot of problems getting to work right if they're not on a windows system
LAChloe
03-01-2012, 05:30 PM
MP4 is a high quality standard of video file. WMV is a fileformat mostly used on windows that people can sometimes have a lot of problems getting to work right if they're not on a windows system
Housewench- so you think i should keep selling my clips in mp4 format?
housewench
03-01-2012, 05:47 PM
^Yes!
DiamondCupcakes
03-01-2012, 06:40 PM
Nope. :) $0
"If you want to be paid via Wire Transfer, please include your
bank account and routing numbers. There will be a $20.00 fee
per U.S. Wire Transfer and a $45.00 fee per International Wire."
So is this another kind of transfer? Sorry for reasking Hayden. I'm having a blonde moment lol
TM1975
03-01-2012, 06:49 PM
Diamond I believe the ACH is different than the actual wire transfer, there is a separate option. ACH stands for uhhhm automatic clearing house? or something like that. It's bascially direct deposit like an employer would use instead of a wire transfer.
I'm not positive on the ACH definition :(
HaydenBlue
03-01-2012, 06:52 PM
"If you want to be paid via Wire Transfer, please include your
bank account and routing numbers. There will be a $20.00 fee
per U.S. Wire Transfer and a $45.00 fee per International Wire."
So is this another kind of transfer? Sorry for reasking Hayden. I'm having a blonde moment lol
Yes, it's different. A C4S rep told me about it I think. It's free. Otherwise I would be using paper checks, lol.
DiamondCupcakes
03-01-2012, 06:57 PM
Ok cool. Thanks ladies!
You're close automated clearing house. It's the network that processes financial transactions in the US. A wire transfer uses the fed. reserve sytem and is bank to bank instead of direct to your account, or at least that is my understanding.
Cam_chick
03-01-2012, 07:06 PM
Started recording my first clips! I want to open a store SO BAD, but I still live with my parents and have no utility bill to provide :( Can't wait to open shop in May though :)
Rosemary Rabbit
03-01-2012, 08:03 PM
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a_little_mermaid
03-01-2012, 10:00 PM
ok Help ladies. I am trying to sighn up. I am on step 6 verifying my scanned documents. When I hit next it goes to a white page that just says error. What the heck can I do? I'm stuck
BlankStare
03-01-2012, 10:09 PM
^^ Have you tried opening it up in a different browser? I know certain sites are funny with Chrome. Best thing to do is to try to contact support. They are really fast about getting back to you. :)
BlankStare
03-01-2012, 10:11 PM
I have a question that I couldn't find (or maybe missed): Does it matter if you have a bunch of different clips, or do you find that it's best to stick to a certain genre?
Ex: Better to stick to domme, legs, feet kinda stuff or have a wide variety?
For me, it doesn't matter. I have my vanilla mixed in with my Domme. If a fetish guy is looking for something, and he finds your clip because of how you categorized it.. the rest of your videos that fall within that particular category will be the ones that are shown to him.. unless he clicks on the link to show all videos. Hope that made sense lol.. its late. :)