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Marina Starr
07-26-2013, 07:47 AM
You can try but in my experience the magazines will sly. I am using my Mac Pro!

Wait, so using books is ok?! What if I put it on a huge stack of old magazines?

Nina_Den
07-26-2013, 07:51 AM
*Eyeing suspiciously all of the huge, thick art-books I bought over the years and hardly ever looked at*

34461

Alright, then...

Glamourmilf
07-26-2013, 07:57 AM
I use a tray~ you know the kind that is made for serving food in bed. It's great because You can use it flat, or raise the legs on it.

Nina_Den
07-26-2013, 08:01 AM
That's an awesome idea, too. Gonna check it out at the store next week ("Yeah, I... I just have a THING for eating in bed").
Meanwhile, I'm gonna try out the books and maybe also a little wooden stool that I have, it might work as well.

Classy_Katy
07-26-2013, 12:30 PM
Ever since I started using a laptop, I cam while the laptop is set on top of two pillows and I'm lying in bed, because that's what works the best for me.
It was only recently that I heard this is extremely not recommended, and that the laptop must be set on top of a hard surface.
But... which kind? I can't put it on the table in front of me because it will be too far away; it's comofrtable for me when it's next to me on the pillows.

Am I damaging my laptop by doing that? Do you guys have any alternatives?

Absolutely never on pillows or bedding! My laptop overheats and I'm using this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/LAPTOP-HOLDER-STAND-Degree-Angle/dp/B003HVOAL4/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoors&ie=UTF8&qid=1374866937&sr=1-1&keywords=laptop+holder+stand

it's better than the one I was using before with a built in fan as it allows much more airflow.

shysara79
07-26-2013, 12:31 PM
Hi guys,, Sorry I have been MIA for awhile.. but I am back :) Is there anyway someone could please show me what encoder settings to use now that we are broadcasting in widescreen on SM? I have a junk ass computer that usually streamed ok before the transition, but am now seeing long lags and freezing. Any help is greatly appreciated. I am using a windows PC and a Logitech 9000 with encoder version 3.1. A screenshot would be amazing. Also are we supposed to stream to baseline or main? Thanks guys !

Classy_Katy
07-26-2013, 12:33 PM
Hey, I just got done with my first day on SM, and camming in general :) Overall, it was weird, but I made money so no real complaints haha. One extremely newb question I have is: what are your expected to do for people who don't say anything? My very first paid chat I had a guy take me to exclusive and did not say anything, he asked for C2C and I accepted, and he didn't say anything but "you're cute" and stared at the screen. (Keep in mind, I have NEVER worked in any type of adult industry or done anything like this before; I have watched a couple videos from other girls but they always look like they're consulting the screen every once in a while and responding to directions or something). I'm wondering if the guy is paying and says nothing, are you just supposed to do you own little thing lol? Like I tried to ask him what he likes and stuff and he would just laugh / shrug, so I said "okay I'll just dance" and that's pretty much what I did for 20 mins, and he just kept smiling / laughing and saying I was cute until he ran out of money. He did seem like a nice guy and was nice to me knowing it was my "first time" lol, but I felt stupid / nervous :( What do you think is expected of you when they're paying but not telling you what they want? How do you ask them what they want? :-\

I'm wondering if the guy was recording you...other girls have more experience of this and ways to mess up their recording. Otherwise, just chat with them until they tell you what they want.

ashley jane
07-26-2013, 08:46 PM
I keep searching and so far not really finding my answer. What is the best way to receive money from a customer? A customer wants to spoil me with some cash and I want to go with a place with the lowest fees. I know no PayPal.

Snowy0Star
07-26-2013, 08:48 PM
I keep searching and so far not really finding my answer. What is the best way to receive money from a customer? A customer wants to spoil me with some cash and I want to go with a place with the lowest fees. I know no PayPal.

amazon gift card or gift rocket or a franchise that u like to shop at

ashley jane
07-26-2013, 08:49 PM
I'm reading through the giftrocket thread now just wasn't sure if that was the best or just the best at that time.

Snowy0Star
07-26-2013, 08:52 PM
its an option there is no best option its whats best for u and ur needs .

ashley jane
07-26-2013, 08:54 PM
I meant like lowest fees. He wants to help pay for some dental work I need done. I chipped a tooth the other day :(

Snowy0Star
07-26-2013, 08:56 PM
hmm i think the easiest thing to do would be get a gift rocket card and then transfer the balance to ur paypal account just when u make ur gift rocker account dont make it ur cam name

ashley jane
07-26-2013, 09:02 PM
Ok thank you.

Ms.ThaliaBlair
07-26-2013, 11:54 PM
ok, so i've hit a bit of a slump. I took a few days off and i went from to doing pretty well to not making any money, like at all. I'm trying to get into twitter and blogging more for promotions and such but i'm still not really seeing any progress. Since this slump I'm having a really hard time getting motivated to get on cam. I'm moving soon and really need some cash. has anyone had a similar situation? and if so how did you deal with it?

Graceface
07-27-2013, 12:38 AM
I'm really struggling to turn up anything using the search feature, so I apologize if this has been discussed ad nauseum. I'm looking for threads about lighting for cam, and posing on cam.

I've read about a million tutorials on lighting and I'm still struggling. Everything was fine until I has to start using that god-forsaken HD encoder. Now I'm getting harsh shadows and my make up looks shiny. I use studio quality film make up so that shouldn't even be possible.

Having a mild freak out about this. If you could point me to the right thread, my nerves would be grateful.

buxxxom
07-28-2013, 06:00 AM
You might have better luck posting this in the Chaturbate thread. It's not as commonly used as some of the others and you'll find your experts in there. Is payout every week though? I don't use Chaturbate, but I know that you must cashout before payout, but cashing out doesn't necessarily mean payout. I might be wrong, but if they are biweekly like MFC.. then payout is at the end of the month and they will send your check after the first. No offense, but you seem incredibly high strung and I don't know how compatible that is with this line of work. It's great that you have people who could help you with a lawsuit, but I really doubt that's going to be necessary...

Serendipia
07-30-2013, 08:14 AM
Hello girls!

I'm from Chile, South America, and planning to start camming - but I'm not sure how the payment stuff would happen with me being so far away. Taking Streamate as example, what would I need to get payed from overseas? Would I need a US bank account for them to deposit me there? Or an australian bank account would do the trick? :O

On the other hand, are there any threads that talk about how tax works for non-US residents in this kind of online jobs?

Thanks very much for your timee! <3

ChopperM
07-30-2013, 08:24 AM
^ I'm not sure about other payment methods, but I know that one of streamate's payment options is payoneer, which is worldwide. You can use either their prepaid mastercard or have them deposit the funds in your bank account :) Good luck!

EphemeronXOXO
07-30-2013, 08:32 AM
GRACE!
<3 hi so i would say dont overthing the lighting thing seriously. What I do is that I put two simple tablelamps on the right and of the left side of my desktop then I point their light directly to my face. when the lights of the lamps meet they create a beautiful warm light which will make all shadows go away. And I always use warm light!
I know studio lights would be the best but I am sort of old school here lol and hd or no hd i really dont want to show all my lil flaws. Warm light makes your skin beautiful. And I am a BBW so especially in massive heat waves i sweat like crazy but in this light thats not even recognizeable.
I really hope this advice could help you a lot! Kisses <3

EphemeronXOXO
07-30-2013, 08:37 AM
THALIA!
I did a lil trick and I also wrote about it in another thread but im gonna say it here too. The night before I had a great time with a custy. He wanted to know more of me so asked me if he can have my email. I politely told him that I m sorry site rules dont allow me to share privvate info about me but this is the 21st century google is my best friend it should be yours too:P And i smiled like crazy. After he spent 90 mins in pvt with me he found more of my stuff and bought 3 of my vids on c4s.
So i guess if you keep blogging and use twitter and add on twitter all your camlinks or if u have a clip store that link too and if you make them search u on the web well they will find all your stuff so yaaayyyyyyyy:)
Of course it works with normal nice members not weird creeps. Take care hun! Hope it will go well for you! Kisses <3

charizma
08-13-2013, 02:24 PM
Hi, I am wondering which cam sites offer the option to be only in private and paid chat and to skip the free chat. I want to sit and wait for someone to log in instead of talking to a bunch of beggars ..please let me know.

Procrasturbator
08-13-2013, 03:28 PM
^ Off the top of my head, AdultWork and IMLive, but the latter is only after you log a certain number of hours in free chat.

Charlotteslut
08-13-2013, 03:35 PM
Hello girls!

I'm from Chile, South America, and planning to start camming - but I'm not sure how the payment stuff would happen with me being so far away. Taking Streamate as example, what would I need to get payed from overseas? Would I need a US bank account for them to deposit me there? Or an australian bank account would do the trick? :O

On the other hand, are there any threads that talk about how tax works for non-US residents in this kind of online jobs?

Thanks very much for your timee! <3

SM has an option for local bank transfer via payoneer. Chile is on their list of countries they payout to Australia too. It will be converted to your local currency and deposited in your bank account about 3-4 days after it's sent.

charizma
08-13-2013, 04:04 PM
thank you :)

MissEmveepee
08-13-2013, 08:25 PM
Hi ladies! I've spent months reading and learning to prep for camming, and I'm finally there! Almost. I still have two total newbie questions that I couldn't find very good answers for when I searched. I'm sorry if I just did a terrible job searching!

1. where do you host videos to sell on MGF (or elsewhere I guess)? I know I saw a lot of people saying Dropbox and Mediafire, but it seems like Mediafire has rules against adult content? And obviously they only allow 200mb uploads with a free account, which is all I can really afford right now. So I went to Dropbox, and they only allow 300mb uploads, and dammit my video is 321mb. Is there another site I don't know about? If I use Dropbox or Mediafire's paid hosting, will that increase the max upload size? I guess I could cut down my videos a little until I can afford hosting if that's the case, but I don't want to be making 8-minute videos forever! Maybe I'm just missing something.

2. I don't have a desk so I'm sort of forced to cam in bed, which I thought would be okay...until I made content the other night and realized that whenever I was writhing around (you know, the good stuff), my bed was subsequently moving and my camera bounced around. It wasn't bad at first but at the end of the video it's pretty annoying! I didn't really know what to look up for this question, but I do remember reading a thread where someone suggested clipping the webcam to a suitcase handle or dresser or something similar. I plan on trying that but I figured I'd ask if anyone else has had that be a solution for them! (Has anyone else even had this problem at all? :-[ I feel pretty silly.)

Oh, and a third bonus super-newbie question...how do/did you guys get over pre-cam jitters? I'm sure once I start I'll be okay (I've done camshows for people before...for free...because I'm a moron...and those all were okay), but every night I tell myself I'll get online and then every night I'm too worried I'll fail or get insulted or something. :ashamed:

Anyway, thanks to all you lovely ladies for the wonderful information you post and the awesome community you have here! I hope soon I'll have the experience to be a more active part of it, too!

Ashley_3
08-13-2013, 08:41 PM
So I went to Dropbox, and they only allow 300mb uploads, and dammit my video is 321mb. Is there another site I don't know about? If I use Dropbox or Mediafire's paid hosting, will that increase the max upload size? I guess I could cut down my videos a little until I can afford hosting if that's the case, but I don't want to be making 8-minute videos forever! Maybe I'm just missing something.

I don't know where you've seen that 300mb. My dropbox total storage is 2GB, without paying and without having friends register for me. But I use it only for custom videos sometimes, if you want to sell all your videos through it I think it won't be enough. And I've definitely uploaded videos which are over 1GB.

MissEmveepee
08-13-2013, 09:21 PM
I don't know where you've seen that 300mb. My dropbox total storage is 2GB, without paying and without having friends register for me. But I use it only for custom videos sometimes, if you want to sell all your videos through it I think it won't be enough. And I've definitely uploaded videos which are over 1GB.

Oh, really? I think I might have gotten that number from a really old thread or something, then. I just know that I've tried uploading the video to dropbox 4 times and none of the times have worked. Also, I did figure that it won't be enough, but I thought it might be a good starting place. I'll try uploading again, maybe this time it'll go through.

EDIT: okay now I just feel really stupid. The max upload size if you're uploading online is 300mb, but if you upload it through the desktop app then there's no limit. Sorry! It would still be nice to know other options, though. Thank you Ashley!

MissEmveepee
08-13-2013, 09:22 PM
whoops ignore this I double-posted

Ashley_3
08-13-2013, 09:32 PM
EDIT: okay now I just feel really stupid. The max upload size if you're uploading online is 300mb, but if you upload it through the desktop app then there's no limit. Sorry! It would still be nice to know other options, though. Thank you Ashley!
I had no idea that you can upload online :)

ChopperM
08-14-2013, 07:50 AM
but it seems like Mediafire has rules against adult content?

Mediafire only enforces it if the name of the video is really obvious. Just don't use adult terms in the file name and they won't have a problem with with (example: dildoassfuck.mp4 will get deleted, but daf.mp4 won't)


2. I don't have a desk so I'm sort of forced to cam in bed, which I thought would be okay...until I made content the other night and realized that whenever I was writhing around (you know, the good stuff), my bed was subsequently moving and my camera bounced around. It wasn't bad at first but at the end of the video it's pretty annoying!

I cam on my bed too, but there's a window sill above my bed which I rest my cam on (clipped to an empty ashtray to stabilize it lol)
Do you have a nightstand? You could rest the cam there and just lay diagonally on your bed. Or put something like a table at the end of your bed and rest the cam there. Just get creative :P


Oh, and a third bonus super-newbie question...how do/did you guys get over pre-cam jitters? I'm sure once I start I'll be okay (I've done camshows for people before...for free...because I'm a moron...and those all were okay), but every night I tell myself I'll get online and then every night I'm too worried I'll fail or get insulted or something. :ashamed:

Yes the jitters happen but it gets easier over time! I started out just making videos, so when I started doing camshows I was so nervous because it's live with no room for error. I wish I could tell you there's a solution, but really all you can do is get on cam and face your fears. Once you start you'll realize it's not so bad.
Something that helps me a lot is getting really into my cam persona. I'm a really shy, introverted person in real life so I used to get really anxious about all the 1 on 1 interaction with strangers, so what I do now is completely delve into my character. For some reason it helps me, like I'm acting or preforming and the real me is separate. If I get insulted on cam, they're not insulting me, they're insulting my cam persona. And she's tough as nails, she doesn't care :P So I don't take anything to heart. Idk I hope that makes sense.

Oh and a beer or two may loosen up first night cam jitters :P
Good luck girl! <3 you'll do great!

Sabihah
08-14-2013, 10:45 AM
Ever since I started using a laptop, I cam while the laptop is set on top of two pillows and I'm lying in bed, because that's what works the best for me.
It was only recently that I heard this is extremely not recommended, and that the laptop must be set on top of a hard surface.
But... which kind? I can't put it on the table in front of me because it will be too far away; it's comofrtable for me when it's next to me on the pillows.

Am I damaging my laptop by doing that? Do you guys have any alternatives?

Super late answer, but I have one of these (http://www.lapdesk.com/lapdesks/student-desks/platinum-student-lapdesk/) (I bought it at Best Buy; not sure if they still stock them) and it is approximately the best thing ever. It sits level on the bed, on my lap, and even on my desk - I basically just pretend that it's attached to my laptop and set it down wherever I'm working.


Oh, and a third bonus super-newbie question...how do/did you guys get over pre-cam jitters? I'm sure once I start I'll be okay (I've done camshows for people before...for free...because I'm a moron...and those all were okay), but every night I tell myself I'll get online and then every night I'm too worried I'll fail or get insulted or something. :ashamed:

Just do it. Do eeeet. Click the button. Everything will be okay. :) When I started, I just kept telling everyone in the chat that it was my first day and I was feeling nervous - they were super friendly and helpful. I had to ban one super insulting guy, but everyone backed me up and basically applauded me when I finally figured out how to do the ban. (I think this was just terrible luck on my part... I haven't had to deal with another guy directly insulting me since.) I felt totally at ease by the time I logged out for the first time.

caseychambers
08-15-2013, 12:19 AM
Another question, lol...

I know you're not allowed to do things like watersports, fisting, etc on most sites.....but is it generally ok to TALK about these things?

I basically feel like anything between consenting adults is okay, and if it's something I'm okay doing but it's against MFC rules I'll offer Skype for a high-ish rate or a custom video direct to their email. A lot of guys want to use Skype hoping to save money but if they want something more taboo you should ask for the equivalent to pvt in tokens (or equivalent on sites other than MFC)... I also take Amazon gcs if I have need items on there or have made enough money for the week/pay period.

Obviously don't do something you aren't comfortable with under any circumstances.

TheBrownFox
08-17-2013, 06:57 AM
Yesterday it said I have 1 new message in my SW inbox (not sure if that was some sort of glitch). I never got a chance to read it, because then my internet got disconnected, and when I came back, I checked and didn't see any new PMs. I don't want anyone to think I ignored their PM though.

Graceface
08-17-2013, 10:08 PM
A couple of things:

I keep getting guys who pop into paid chat, don't really give instructions and tell me to do what I want to and then pop out a few minutes later. These never last more than 4ish minutes and always leave me WTF'ing. Is this a thing?

Lately, I've been getting a lot of guys in my free chat who want to hang out and have intelligent conversation, which helps the mind numbing boredom that has been this past week, but never go private or tip -even when promoted to. Has anyone found a way to turn some of these guys into paying customers?

IRL I get told constantly how sexy I am, and can pretty much lead just about any guy around by the cock. I'm starting to feel like I'm losing my cam game, but with no input or direction I'm not sure what I could improve on my end. I've tried different cam angles, sitting topless in free chat (not showing teh bewbs), changing outfits, 'natural' make up vs. evening, vs glam, sitting, standing, smiling, not smiling, talking in free chat, not talking......ahhhhh!

I didn't make enough this week to even make my car payment. It's never been this bad.

There are so many variables when it comes to camming that it's really hard to pinpoint areas where you could improve your performance.

Thymian
08-18-2013, 06:44 PM
Totally random question so I thought this thread would be as good a place as any to post. Has camming turned anyone else into an vain egomaniac? It's really bothering me because I am in my 40s and never really thought about my looks.

Now that I see my face SO much of the day I am paying attention to every little imperfection. I never thought aging would bother me but I spend so much time not camming on social media looking at my gorgeous cohorts and because I am now measuring up against them my flaws are bothering me.

It's not as if I don't get enough compliments when I am working–I actually think the fact that I do is what the problem is. When people are like OMG so pretty at first I was like, whatever; now I am more like, Damn straight! Wait! How pretty AM I?!?! Dammit I need to be PRETTY and PERFECT!

I was never like this before–or so I thought. Maybe I was lying to myself before, and was this vain all along???? UGH what the hell. I spend so much time scrutinizing my looks some days that I am almost ashamed.

To be honest part of me wishes I discovered camming when I was younger and could have capitalized on my looks when I was youthful, but by the same token I was a hot mess till my late 30s and it would have been disastrous, most likely.

And I am definitely thankful that mature is such a hot niche, that benefits me greatly. I just don't want camming to make me vain when I never really cared about looks before. It just never occurred to me what an impact being in a looks-oriented career does to your mind. It makes me have more compassion for Hollywood, LOL.

Sabihah
08-18-2013, 07:00 PM
Thymian, I don't think the take-away message is "You must be PERFECT!" I think it's that YOU already ARE *PERFECT* to plenty of guys! There are guys who literally cannot imagine a sexier woman than YOU, exactly as you are now.

Trust me, ALL of us can find someone other than ourselves that we think is better-looking, especially in this industry. But virtually all of us have custies who wouldn't change one damn thing about us. I think my boobs are too long and my nipples are too big. My regulars just think "WOW!"

I don't think it's possible to avoid spending more time thinking about appearance when doing this job - but it doesn't have to be a punishing thing. Repeat: "THERE ARE MEN WHO THINK I AM A GODDESS INCARNATE."

caseychambers
08-18-2013, 08:54 PM
Fuck yeah to the above! Every one of us is someone's dream girl. Comparing will get you nowhere. I can get caught up thinking I would make money if I were more ____ or less _____ but that attitude makes me bummed out which always means less money. Positive affirmations work, and I always remember COMPARE, DESPAIR because all it will ever do is make me feel bad and there is just NOTHING helpful about it.

Procrasturbator
08-19-2013, 07:54 AM
1) How long does it generally take to get verified on extralunchmoney?

2) Anyone have a master list of all the sites that don't require a physical signature (or a passport?) I have no printer, scanner, or passport at the moment but I want to add some revenue sources. So far I've got ImLive and ELM. Any other suggestions?

Nocturnelle
08-19-2013, 09:37 AM
I think Streamate now allows you to sign electronically. MFC too, because I don't remember having to physically print and sign then scan something for them. Chaturbate too maybe? The only site I remember doing that for is ALLBBW and Streamate, but apparently SM changed their policy.

Shiney
08-19-2013, 05:31 PM
Don't know if is answered before,but I could'nt find it..
Does anybody know if Imlive has a tipping feauture?
Thanks ;)

Vlodina
08-20-2013, 03:12 PM
Don't know if is answered before,but I could'nt find it..
Does anybody know if Imlive has a tipping feauture?
Thanks ;)

I think (but I only went on imlive once) that they can tip you when a private ends but not during or before. Can anyone confirm?

kortneykay
08-20-2013, 06:27 PM
I think (but I only went on imlive once) that they can tip you when a private ends but not during or before. Can anyone confirm?

I believe they can tip you during and after. I personally received a tip during the show, after we were already in PVT before my customer got his requested show and I believe Customer Service told me that they can tip after as well. They cannot tip in free at all so be careful because quite a few girls have been falling for the "tip 4 flash" line the cheapskates are giving.

Shiney
08-21-2013, 10:36 PM
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Shiney
08-21-2013, 10:39 PM
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laurielegs
08-22-2013, 09:30 AM
I believe they can tip you during and after. I personally received a tip during the show, after we were already in PVT before my customer got his requested show and I believe Customer Service told me that they can tip after as well. They cannot tip in free at all so be careful because quite a few girls have been falling for the "tip 4 flash" line the cheapskates are giving.

This is true and also there would be NO point in them allowing tips in free chat because they do not even allow you to show anything in free chat on ImLive.

It would just get you suspended or banned.

Snowy0Star
08-22-2013, 09:35 AM
This is true and also there would be NO point in them allowing tips in free chat because they do not even allow you to show anything in free chat there. It would just get you suspended or banned.

no boob flashes are allowed in free chat?... 0.0 ops. i havent been doing them for "tips" but every once in awhile ill lift up my shirt up and show because ive been wearing a t shirt or tank and no bra on cam the past few days and ive been on im live like 3 days now

laurielegs
08-22-2013, 01:07 PM
no boob flashes are allowed in free chat?... 0.0 ops. i havent been doing them for "tips" but every once in awhile ill lift up my shirt up and show because ive been wearing a t shirt or tank and no bra on cam the past few days and ive been on im live like 3 days now

Yes, it's in the instructions for free live chat and also in the forum for flc they say " you may not show any revealing body parts in free live chat under any circumstances, thanks."
Probably why they disable tips except in private

Frenchkiss26
08-26-2013, 04:49 AM
Hello divas anyone know a cam site that has good traffic. I work on sm already. Thanks ladies!

HaydenBlue
08-26-2013, 05:17 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy2SmaefQa8

ohh ok ill be serious lol

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