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Sinna (2pee4you)
05-27-2016, 06:33 AM
Hi! I opened a studio recently and have had some requests for custom videos.
How would you recommend doing those?
-Do the customers pay you before you make the video? Or after, if the price is per minute, so you know how long the video is?
-By what method should they pay? Through the C4S site?
-How do you send them the video? As an email through the C4S site?
They pay before making the video, but you are right, it's hard to say how long it will get. I often let them pay what we agreed on and if it gets longer, they can send more money (or not). I usually leave it up to them and until now, they always sent some extra. If the clip becomes too short, I let them have credit for their next order, which was also fine with everybody until now. I tell them beforehand that it could go either way though! Making a clip is often not an exact process, so it's often impossible to time it perfectly at X minutes.
You need to find an own payment processor. I would not use paypal. I use http://www.livecammodelshows.com/independent-cam-model-contract/ (scroll down to additional options offered). They take 15%, which is just short of what I could have achieved on my own, so I am happy with that. I always get payment notifications in a split second.
You can send the video with unsafe services like wetransfer. You can open free accounts at rapidshare and password protect, then change the password when the download count says "1" or "2" (just in case). To prevent the guy sharing the pw and others downloading. You can upload it to your own server and make a protected page that only that one user gets access to. Dropbox, google drive - there are probably a million options. You could send it directly through, e.g. skype, but skype is violating your privacy, so I wouldn't recommend it.
So clips4sale still hasn't fixed the default sort order - everything still sorts by date added. What I did notice is that is NOT the case from the home page (with no category selected). When you click a studio it honors the sort order that you had configured with your studio.
It's been weeks now, I wish they would fix this. argh.....
I asked Neil again. He pointed out that it's not a fix, as nothing is broken. It will be a workaround and they have it scheduled for after something else that they are currently working on.. I told him it sounds like this will never get done.
SuperPookie
05-27-2016, 06:34 AM
Hi! I opened a studio recently and have had some requests for custom videos.
How would you recommend doing those?
-Do the customers pay you before you make the video? Or after, if the price is per minute, so you know how long the video is?
-By what method should they pay? Through the C4S site?
-How do you send them the video? As an email through the C4S site?
What I do is have them pay in advance through the tribute section of my indie cam site (I use LiveCamModelShows because she has 85% payout) and deliver it as a email attachment through Drop box. So far that's worked fine for me though I'm sure the more experienced ladies will have other suggestions.
SuperPookie
05-27-2016, 06:36 AM
Sinna posted at the same time so there's one of those more experienced ladies I was talking about lol.
Classy_Katy
05-27-2016, 08:13 AM
I post the custom clip to my store so they can buy it from there, and the custom charge is for making the clip. Never had any complaints about that. I have a set fee for the first 10 minutes. When I need to file share, I use a site for camgirls - https://www.projectmaenad.com/
Tea4Me
05-27-2016, 10:13 PM
Question: Do you think the number of clips in a category is in an indication of how much traffic it gets? I used to think that the more clips (in a category), the busier the category. But, in some categories with less clips, I make a lot of sales. Comparable to (or more than) what I make when I post clips in categories with more clips. I suppose some categories are going to have more clips because they are more popular fetishes or because it's a category that's been around longer.
Classy_Katy
05-28-2016, 12:21 AM
You can see the dates that clips were last uploaded but nothing tells you how many customers are buying from a category...a category can look slow because not many studios are using it but there could be plenty of customers buying.
Sinna (2pee4you)
05-28-2016, 10:04 AM
Question: Do you think the number of clips in a category is in an indication of how much traffic it gets? I used to think that the more clips (in a category), the busier the category. But, in some categories with less clips, I make a lot of sales. Comparable to (or more than) what I make when I post clips in categories with more clips. I suppose some categories are going to have more clips because they are more popular fetishes or because it's a category that's been around longer.
Yes, I do. However, it doesn't tell you how good the traffic converts ( = how many people not only visit, but buy). Some small categories indeed have very high conversion rates. Whatever clip comes up there gets bought a few times at least. Other categories are so full that people are very picky, although there are more people visiting that category, you might make less sales.
CatBBW
05-28-2016, 11:10 AM
If you download Any Video Converter (its free) from here (http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video_free/) you can add watermarks as you convert formats or even keep it the same format. My videos save as MP4 but I convert them again in the same resolution and high quality to compress them a little bit. This makes them about half the size they were before without losing the great quality.
Here is the tutorial for that software on how to add watermarks (http://www.any-video-converter.com/online_help/en/edit_videos.php#q7)
After you add the watermark (pic or text) you can select what format you want it to convert to. (http://www.any-video-converter.com/online_help/en/convert_video_audio.php)
In the BASIC SETTINGS on the right hand side I change it to high quality, but normal is almost as good.
I strongly suggest you play the video back, very rarely I end up with just the first frame and audio.
This is what I have just started using, and am very happy with it so far.
EDITED: Although the files won't play in Windows Movie Maker if I try to add titles and sub titles to it!! What am I doing wrong?
justsometwat
05-28-2016, 01:00 PM
This is what I have just started using, and am very happy with it so far.
EDITED: Although the files won't play in Windows Movie Maker if I try to add titles and sub titles to it!! What am I doing wrong?
For that I am not sure. Are you watermarking them (with Any Video Converter) first and then trying to add titles and subtitles? What's the file saved as that you're trying to import into WMM with?
CatBBW
05-28-2016, 02:09 PM
For that I am not sure. Are you watermarking them (with Any Video Converter) first and then trying to add titles and subtitles? What's the file saved as that you're trying to import into WMM with?
I'm just coverting from MP4 to WMV. They play fine then in media player etc. But when I import into Windows Movie Maker, I add credits (start and end) then subtitle (to watermark). This sometimes plays fine. Then I click to publish movie etc. So it does its thing, but when I play the finished vid the whole thing stops after about 20 seconds, although the timer continues on to the end.
EDITED TO ADD: if the orginal file format was WMV, I have no problem with adding titles/watermark and publishing/playing the vid. It's ONLY when I have had to convert from MP4 to WMV that I have problems.
Classy_Katy
05-29-2016, 06:52 AM
They've now removed our ability to put store information at the bottom of our stores! When the infinity scroll was turned off, a customer could see it there.
Sinna (2pee4you)
05-29-2016, 07:17 AM
They've now removed our ability to put store information at the bottom of our stores! When the infinity scroll was turned off, a customer could see it there.
I just checked, turned infinite scroll off and it's still showing my store info at the bottom, but to be honest, I have not changed that text in 5 years. I don't think it's very important.
Classy_Katy
05-29-2016, 08:27 AM
I just checked, turned infinite scroll off and it's still showing my store info at the bottom, but to be honest, I have not changed that text in 5 years. I don't think it's very important.
It is important...it is the only way that a customer can see our information if they don't know to scroll up to find it. It has been removed from each of my stores. Either I've been singled out or it's happening in stages.
MissJu
05-29-2016, 09:21 AM
all your vids have a watermark. who wants tofind will find you.
Classy_Katy
05-29-2016, 09:36 AM
I don't watermark with my email address or my twitter...I don't need it to be made harder. I am also concerned that mine was removed and no one else's.
KillHanna
05-30-2016, 10:21 AM
Do you think clipping from a van would work? I used to cam but no longer can due to a lack of decent speed internet. I live in a camper van while i'm traveling around the US and I really miss being able to cam. I've been thinking about clipping instead but I have no idea if it will be possible in such a tiny space? Does it sound feasible to anyone else?
MissJu
05-30-2016, 01:12 PM
Do you think clipping from a van would work? I used to cam but no longer can due to a lack of decent speed internet. I live in a camper van while i'm traveling around the US and I really miss being able to cam. I've been thinking about clipping instead but I have no idea if it will be possible in such a tiny space? Does it sound feasible to anyone else?
well if you can do outdoors vids, would work better. but who we are to tell you what will work or not?
Sinna (2pee4you)
05-30-2016, 03:43 PM
Do you think clipping from a van would work? I used to cam but no longer can due to a lack of decent speed internet. I live in a camper van while i'm traveling around the US and I really miss being able to cam. I've been thinking about clipping instead but I have no idea if it will be possible in such a tiny space? Does it sound feasible to anyone else?
I would also do a mix of outdoor and camper vids. You just need a small camcorder and a cheap tripod. Why not? Even camper only vids would work. Many girls just work from their bedroom. Be creative and change backgrounds with sheets, plants, posters and such. Mix up the lights and your outfit. Use a wig once in a while to keep it fresh. Do tripod and handheld clips, think about good stories to accommodate your clips.
EllieGold
05-31-2016, 12:17 AM
I filmed when I was homeless. It can be done. I made 300 a month when i lived in our van and camped. I got very creative (public restrooms, motel, hotels, you name it).
caramelcraze
05-31-2016, 09:06 PM
I need some suggestions: I just ordered a bunch of household stuff I'll need to assemble myself; some of it with power tools. Is there a women building or women with power tools category that I'm just missing? I know it's obscure, but if house cleaning clips sell, why not sell some of me trying to build shit? Any suggestions for categories would be much appreciated!!
Classy_Katy
05-31-2016, 10:04 PM
I need some suggestions: I just ordered a bunch of household stuff I'll need to assemble myself; some of it with power tools. Is there a women building or women with power tools category that I'm just missing? I know it's obscure, but if house cleaning clips sell, why not sell some of me trying to build shit? Any suggestions for categories would be much appreciated!!
I think that will sell but we need a female DIY or power tools category...otherwise there's voyeur or related to what you wear while you do it.
DonaDiabla
05-31-2016, 10:08 PM
Can someone explain the whole muffin top category?
Classy_Katy
05-31-2016, 10:21 PM
Can someone explain the whole muffin top category?
I guess it's just showing off the fat at the top of your waist band...doesn't look very active.
Sinna (2pee4you)
06-01-2016, 06:04 AM
I need some suggestions: I just ordered a bunch of household stuff I'll need to assemble myself; some of it with power tools. Is there a women building or women with power tools category that I'm just missing? I know it's obscure, but if house cleaning clips sell, why not sell some of me trying to build shit? Any suggestions for categories would be much appreciated!!
I would use these:
http://clips4sale.com/list/en/category/422/POWER-TOOLS
http://clips4sale.com/list/en/category/219/HOUSEWIVES
caramelcraze
06-01-2016, 08:14 AM
I would use these:
http://clips4sale.com/list/en/category/422/POWER-TOOLS
http://clips4sale.com/list/en/category/219/HOUSEWIVES
missed the power tools one! Thank you Sinna. I'm going to have so much fun building stuff Benny Benassi style :p
http://i.makeagif.com/media/5-08-2015/QUpfzk.gif
https://i.makeagif.com/media/10-16-2015/4BfRdx.gif
anna21
06-01-2016, 04:49 PM
Hi! do any of you not show your face in videos and have you noticed any decline in sales in doing so? Is is really important in videos or clips to have your eyes and face fully visible? Thanks!
EllieGold
06-01-2016, 05:13 PM
I show my face in mine. I know it puts myself out there, but it really helps with my personality. I think you can easily film things from neck & under easily. You will never know unless you try! :)
EllieGold
06-01-2016, 05:13 PM
June is my bitch. I want to get a good month from Clips4Sale. :)
Tea4Me
06-02-2016, 07:59 AM
June is my bitch. I want to get a good month from Clips4Sale. :)
I second that!! :-)
Missjayne77
06-02-2016, 04:30 PM
June is my bitch. I want to get a good month from Clips4Sale. :)
I want to say that, but it's school holidays for my kids during June and I won't be able to film as much. M... F.... I need discounts to use hotels more often. grrr
caramelcraze
06-02-2016, 11:03 PM
Hi! do any of you not show your face in videos and have you noticed any decline in sales in doing so? Is is really important in videos or clips to have your eyes and face fully visible? Thanks!
I think it depends on the fetish. feet, shoes, legs, butts, farting, ect. would probably be easy to get away with without your face showing
Damn this month is super slow for me. Anyone else having this problem?
justsometwat
06-05-2016, 02:25 PM
Damn this month is super slow for me. Anyone else having this problem?
I've made only $100 so far. This is by far the worst start to a month that I have ever had.
I've made only $100 so far. This is by far the worst start to a month that I have ever had.
Ha same here! I made only $100 too. This is weird because the 1st week was always the best for me... I'm afraid that June is going to be veeery slow, just like December.
Candy_Women
06-05-2016, 10:30 PM
Some people have great sales when others are low, it's all individual.
Girls do not worry this is just the beginning of june.
June will certainly be good :)
I'm worrying because I should make at least $500 in 1st week. I've never had such a bad start in my 2 year career on c4s. I'm posting in 2 very popular categories and I'm still very high in top50, so I guess everyone in my niche is having a bad month.
bootiebabe
06-07-2016, 06:07 AM
Has anyone else not been paid via wire ? i contacted support yesterday as was expecting 6th coz of the weekend and they told me was due on the 6th usually comes like 2 days before that but yes i would of been happy with the 6ht but its now the 7th and there saying was sent out today so now am lumbered with bank charges coz i rely on that clip money at the same date each month
Incantatious
06-07-2016, 06:15 AM
Has anyone else not been paid via wire ? i contacted support yesterday as was expecting 6th coz of the weekend and they told me was due on the 6th usually comes like 2 days before that but yes i would of been happy with the 6ht but its now the 7th and there saying was sent out today so now am lumbered with bank charges coz i rely on that clip money at the same date each month
I've not been paid by wire yet either! Very annoyed.
bootiebabe
06-07-2016, 06:23 AM
Was forwarded to gia and she said should get it today - really pissed off, support is great on c4s but fuck if i knew there was going to be a problem this month other than cheques i would of had the funds in my account, i pay my tax monthly with my clip money ffs HMRC are going kick my arse now!
bootiebabe
06-07-2016, 06:52 AM
Update to say gia said they only just been made aware of delays !!! great !! not helping me !!!i will never diss there support as its fab but i am raging right now, they told us cheques would be effected not wire and we pay for the luxury of wire! lesson learnt never rely on one site or even 6!!! fml
Incantatious
06-07-2016, 11:28 AM
So 4 hours ago I got this response:
"Please allow a few more hours to receive the funds, it has been wired to your account."
Still no pay. ARGH!
$45 for this bullshit.
justsometwat
06-07-2016, 11:36 AM
missed the power tools one! Thank you Sinna. I'm going to have so much fun building stuff Benny Benassi style :p
http://i.makeagif.com/media/5-08-2015/QUpfzk.gif
https://i.makeagif.com/media/10-16-2015/4BfRdx.gif
dammit all to hell! I just went to Ikea this weekend and got a new book shelf and laundry sorter and put it all together without thinking about it. I should have recorded myself putting it together! I'll go kick myself now.
Sinna (2pee4you)
06-07-2016, 03:37 PM
Also didn't get the money yet, but it's no problem for me. All those years, I always got it and when I had a problem, they helped me, especially Gia. I think c4s is not happy about this either. They changed to a new bank, now the first payments are a little off - everyone has to adapt to the new situation and things like this can happen. If I look at what happened on other sites, I am still more than happy with c4s.
Missjayne77
06-07-2016, 03:49 PM
Yeah same here. Was hoping to have it today, eager to check the bank this morning and zilch. Oh well. At least they WILL pay unlike other sites.
EllieGold
06-07-2016, 04:39 PM
Got mine yesterday so there's hope ladies. Should be coming...
Incantatious
06-08-2016, 12:27 AM
Still not got mine.
It's now been 17 hours since the "Please allow a few more hours to receive the funds" email was sent. Livid.
Missjayne77
06-08-2016, 01:37 AM
Still not got mine.
It's now been 17 hours since the "Please allow a few more hours to receive the funds" email was sent. Livid.
Ditto... Waiting waiting waiting
Sara - Clips4Sale.com
06-08-2016, 06:05 AM
JUNE PAYOUT ISSUES / INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTS -
We sincerely apologize for the payout delay you may be experiencing which has affected a few of our international wire transfers only. Please note - It is not all payouts.
All payout issues should be fixed by the close of business today 06/08/16 for your June, 2016 payout.
Due to changes enforced by the banks, with regard to all of our International studio accounts, our new banking institution is still processing some payments.
Some issues arose during this transition due to the new format for banking details which we must provide to the bank on your behalf to successfully process your payout.
As of today all information has been updated and/or corrected.
All future account payouts will be sent on time and without any further delay.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while we resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
Clips4Sale Management
Clips4Sale.com
missjade
06-08-2016, 10:30 AM
solved
Classy_Katy
06-08-2016, 10:55 AM
I received my cheque today...fingers crossed it clears tomorrow as usual.