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    Default Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    Hey guys!

    I was wondering, do you think I sit too close to my cam? I cam in a walk in closet so I'm sitting on the floor for most of my camming. I have my cam on a rolling cart so I can push it back for shows but this is how I sit for free chat.

    What do you think?

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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    Ok, I accidentally uploaded a version of the photo with SM usernames in it. I thought I deleted it. Sorry!
    Quote Originally Posted by Procrasturbator View Post
    And keep at it. Get up, put on your make up, and sign on. With every second you're online comes the possibility of your next big spender. A customer could show up who will spend enough to make up for all the bad days and then some. You just have to be around for him and working multiple sites increases the chances of him finding you.


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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    I do not think so. The more screen space you take up the better. I usually have cam from about my mid forehead down trying to get as much cleavage in screen as possible.



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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    I try to keep my face and chest within view when I'm not in a private, but that's about it. I've actually been wondering whether it might be better to mount my cam somewhere else and show my full body, but I haven't bothered with it yet - mostly just because it's easier to avoid unflattering angles when I'm not showing much.






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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    I do not think you sit too close, but (sorry im about to say this) something bothers my eye about your background... not the color, maybe just the cluttery look? (It's just a friendly observation, please do not take this the wrong way)... Your cam looks super clear thow!

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    Thanks for the feedback! I try to keep it clear of clutter but it's difficult with a small space. If you have any suggestions I would love to hear them.
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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    Maybe it's just the picture... If you ok with it Ill come lurk when you online...
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    Thanks for the feedback! I try to keep it clear of clutter but it's difficult with a small space. If you have any suggestions I would love to hear them.

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    I sit just as close, except for if I'm flashing, or in pvt, or just feel like randomly standing. (Im not on sm though)
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    I don't mind you lurking at all lol. I'm always up for constructive feedback!
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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    Looks fine to me. I cam from a desk chair, and try to only show my face. If I show even my huge breast cleavage, all the comments are just- "WOW! Huge Tits!" I don't attract big tit lovers, and since they all come for my ass, I make sure to always get paid for standing. Just my opinion and experience.
    Every time I show my full body (with clothes on, or even turn), I get a room full of freeloaders.

    One thing I have noticed that works well for me, (not sure why), is when I stand, looking down at the cam with only my face in frame.
    If You can do this, it's certainly worth a try.
    Sadly, with the way caming sites have changed, gone for me are the days when I could show my entire body, and someone would right away take me prvt. Sad, but true.

    There is another lady in my age category, who is also a bbw, that lays across on her bed, with the cam high above her, showing thigh high stockings, and cleavage, and is in back-to-back prvts. When I try that, my body feels uncomfortable, and I only get remarks like~ "Lift Your dress, turn around, let's see that ass, take Your bra off,, etc."

    It's a strange anomaly for sure.
    I even get many prvts. just showing my nose to chin.
    I say try a few of these to see what works the best with your viewers.

    You might be pleasantly surprised by what actually works.
    good luck, and report back.

    As far as the background is concerned, I wouldn't worry about it. Women might care about a cluttered, or busy background, but in my experience, guys don't. It's more about lighting in my experience.

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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    Quote Originally Posted by sammii View Post
    No I don't think so. I sit up close too. They see my face and cleavage, and they can tip for anything else, lol.
    Same here, unless I'm in a gold show countdown and doing really well. Then I might stand up
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    ^^ Operative word- 'Might". Lol! I'm with You on that, for sure.

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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    you sit about the same as me. I can't sit further away because if I do my lighting cuts out and makes me look shit.

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    Not at all, you seem to do what I do.
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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    I don't think you sit too close. A lot of guys want you up close to the camera so they can see you more clearly. Do you move when you start a show? I usually have my cam up close and then I move it back when I start a show.

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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    Staples,
    You have beautiful skin! I sit very close to the camera. So close that makes you wanna reach out and touch me
    I usually do that when I'm happy because it's a great night and I'm in my own world with no care in the world!
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    Thanks Marina! :-)

    I do move the cam back when I start a show so they can see all of me as I strip and such.
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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    No, sometimes i sit close. And other times i lay on my side showing my whole body because I hate the "stand bb" requests and I love looking at my body on cam lol. I just dont show my ass because thats my best asset on cam.

    Im experimenting with showing my whole body on cam without having to lay down (similar to the top models on MFC). I just love how it looks.

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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    I agree, I don't think you're too close at all. I'm with AF Camgirl. The guys get to see eyebrows down, and massive cleavage, anything else they have to pay to see.




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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    Staples, since you are in such a small space, I'm assuming the stuff from your closet can't be moved elsewhere. You could get a plain colored sheet or one with a bold design (not grandma's sheets with the tiny floral design) and hang that up behind you. Then when you don't cam you can just push the sheet aside to get to your stuff.

    When I cam I'm in my living room on the floor in front of the couch. I have a heavy black blanket that I toss over the couch and it looks solid behind me. I end up having as much of my body in screen as you do. And just hop up on the couch if my lady bits need to be on screen. I've been told for years that I have a pretty face. I don't move unless I'm getting paid or getting uncomfortable in the current position though.

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    Actually, I'm blessed and my darling boyfriend built me a huge shelf in our bedroom that holds clothes and shoes and stuff that would normally be in the closet so it's empty of everything that's not camming related. He is a photographer so he has lots of colored backdrops and he lets me use them to hang on the wall.
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    Default Re: Do I sit too close to the camera? (photo included)

    If you have beautiful face and nice cleavage (you do) then i would say that position is good Staples, i dont feel comfy to sit with my face too close to camera (personal reasons) plus i dont have spectacular tits/ cleavage, usually i lye in bed on a side & show most of my body in view except feet lol or when body itches i get up and am closer to camera like u are in that pics (not that close tho). Seen girls with too far away cam views, i must say i dont like that, it feels like too much distance between them & the customers, feels non-personal somehow. So the closer, the better lol

    The wide screen format on SM makes things a bit difficult when it comes to showing full body on cam especially to stand up and be seen from head to toe, u need a lot of space for that. I always move my camera as i need it, i am able to stand and walk too as i extended the usb cord so i can put cam on the right distance for that; small spaces are a pain in the ass tho, i was working in very small room myself, not easy at all.

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