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    Camgirl Confession: I've been a camgirl for three years in August, and I have not made a single video.

    When I first began camming, I told myself I did not want to create videos so that I could have a little more control over my content and how far it would spread. I opted to do photo sets a few times a year instead. Well... the industry dynamic is changing, and to make myself more desirable/bring in extra monies, I want to start making videos. Last year, I opened up a few opportunities for custom videos for gents that knew me a little more personally/I had already done shows with.

    Long story short, I never made the videos. I have a list of what all I need to do for who, but I have not created them. I feel TERRIBLE about it, but I have spoiled them with skype shows and photos, extra attention, and they are all very understanding that I have a serious mental block that is keeping me from filming. I WANT to make them, but I just... seem to freeze. A few of their videos involve a stunt dick, and they purchased a video opportunity before telling me exactly what they wanted, and I had to tell them that unfortunately I could not provide it. My husband does not have the build or cock to be a stunt dick. After this, I decided that I would not offer custom videos again, but instead only make them on my own terms.

    I'm having a lot of body image issues lately that have kept me from doing both photos and, probably, videos. I can't control every aspect of my body in videos, and for the men that bought customs, even though they know me, I feel like I have to strive for some sort of perfection, and have to be perfect. Add on the fact that I'm talking to a wall when doing them, and I just don't feel capable.

    tl;dr does anyone else have a mental block when creating their videos/first videos? How did you get past it? Any advice for a newb video creator? Did they love your videos despite any flaws you found in yourself or your filming?
    Quote Originally Posted by Procrasturbator
    Can we use "cramming" as the official new word for when you procrastinate too long and try to cram a whole pay period's worth of work into the last couple days?
    Quote Originally Posted by TheTiffanyTracy
    Like, I'm happy having my sexy pr0n everywhere, but I don't really want a bunch of clips of me popping balloons in diapers all over the place XD

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    I've always had a mild mental block with making vids. I used to procrastinate like crazy when I knew I needed to film one and I hated doing it. I was so hard on myself too! I'd end up re-filming over and over, wasting time, trying to get everything completely perfect.

    Eventually I just got over it. Once I realized that whatever idea of "perfection" I had in my head wasn't even what my customers wanted, I relaxed a lot. As I became more comfortable with making videos I started getting better and faster at making them. The difference in quality is ridiculous between my first few videos and the ones I make today, but guys STILL love my old videos! I mean, have you seen some of the amateur vids on pornhub? Some of them are clearly filmed on someone's ancient cell phone, but guys who are in to that stuff eat it up. Part of the allure of amateur vids is that they DON'T look like they were made by a professional film crew.

    90% of the time, these guys just want to see a video of YOU. You don't have to look perfect (if they've seen you on cam, they know what you look like), they just want to be able to see you whenever they feel like it between shows.

    My advice is to make some clips on your own (not customs) that are solo vids and easy to make. Just film a few 5 minute stripteases, or JOI vids, or whatever you feel extremely comfortable doing. Then advertise them a little, maybe open a clips store, and see how they sell. Baby steps.


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    All of my vids are just my private and gold shows! Makes it so much easier for me because I'm too busy doing the show to think about how the vid will look. I just go through the vid and trim out or edit parts that reveal personal information on the client, watermark it, and upload to my MC site. MC now even has the ability to watermark as you upload.

    At first I found it really hard to look at myself but now, I don't care. In fact, I've learned so much about what really looks and sounds hot to me so my shows have just improved even more and even cured any body hangups that I did have previous to making videos.

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    I have a huge list of maybe close to a thousand of clips I want to do saved... But I keep procasinating... I know some I want to do with my Logitech c910 cam but I want to get a handheld cam for my other videos...ugghh procasinating takes on so many forms...I'm also scared of learning how to use the movie editor....of coarse staring at myself...ur worst critic


    Also quick q...can you crop ur vid???
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    You can get past it by stop criticizing yourself! Positive self-affirmation helps. It's amazing when you say 'I love and approve of myself' how those negative thoughts can come up.

    There's no such thing as perfection, it doesn't exist. Whatever hang ups you have about your body, there will be tons of guys out there that love them!
    Have fun, go out of your comfort zone and zoom in on whatever parts of your body you are most insecure with
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    Thanks for the tips ladies! I'm hoping that June will be my month to not only fulfill my customs, but make a few other videos to get my feet wet. This has been SO frustrating for me.
    Quote Originally Posted by Procrasturbator
    Can we use "cramming" as the official new word for when you procrastinate too long and try to cram a whole pay period's worth of work into the last couple days?
    Quote Originally Posted by TheTiffanyTracy
    Like, I'm happy having my sexy pr0n everywhere, but I don't really want a bunch of clips of me popping balloons in diapers all over the place XD

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    I know I'm a little late into this thread but I'm a newbie here

    I have the exact same problem: I'm a perfectionist and am never happy with any content I produce... Scarlettbelle, your answer really made sense to me Going to follow your advice and use baby steps... Thanks!

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    Minimal question: hyori, what is MC?

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    Gonna go out on a limb here and guess... Model Centro??

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    I so had this issue too. Lately I haven't had time to cam though and I only sell videos.

    It's become much easier.
    You find out that even if you think the vid is terrible, your customers will love it.
    I've sold a few that I've hated but the guys still love.

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    I would gues MC is model centro
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    What do you guys use to record software-wise? I have a Mac and have tried using my Logitech c930e with QuickTime for recording but was not happy with the results and while it says it's HD it doesn't look nearly as nice as when I'm on cam using the encoder. Is there a way around this? My lighting is also horrible and makes everything look yellowish so that may be part of the problem, but I don't think that should affect picture quality? Do you guys have any suggestions for recording software/applications that can fully support high def?

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    Oh gosh! I thought I was the only one! Haha. I can do private shows all night, I can do gold shows with hundreds of people watching, I can spend hours talking on any subject and never feel uncomfortable but once I'm alone with a camera I turn into Mr. Bean. Like, I'm awkward and fumbling around. I never know what I'm supposed to do with my hands! Ugh.

    At the end of the day I suck it up and make these videos and people keep buying them but they're by far my worst product.
    No power in the 'verse can stop me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RamonaRamone View Post
    What do you guys use to record software-wise? I have a Mac and have tried using my Logitech c930e with QuickTime for recording but was not happy with the results and while it says it's HD it doesn't look nearly as nice as when I'm on cam using the encoder. Is there a way around this? My lighting is also horrible and makes everything look yellowish so that may be part of the problem, but I don't think that should affect picture quality? Do you guys have any suggestions for recording software/applications that can fully support high def?

    white balance the camera. Get photo lights off of amazon, better yet a cowboy kit, it includes stands, umbrellas & bulbs. I use it all the time for camming too. It is a great investment.

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    There are many tutorials on youtube in regards to lighting. It makes all the difference in how you look on camera. I would never ever cam or film without them. It is the one single thing you can do to improve the quality & how you look on film.
    How many of you are using overhead light fixtures & call it a day? If you can't afford http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-P...y+lighting+kit Then at least film during the daytime infront of a big window with white sheer curtains to diffuse the light. Put the camera in front of the window & film facing the window.

    Software that is affordable is www.avs4you.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam38g View Post
    white balance the camera. Get photo lights off of amazon, better yet a cowboy kit, it includes stands, umbrellas & bulbs. I use it all the time for camming too. It is a great investment.
    A regular actually just bought me a high quality lighting set that includes softboxes/stands/bulbs/etc, which should be arriving soon. I just wasn't sure if that was the main issue, but it sounds like it is! Just gotta make it through the next couple days with my shitty lighting (I'll adjust and fidget with the white balance). Thanks so much!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pearl_Sugar View Post
    I can't control every aspect of my body in videos, and for the men that bought customs, even though they know me, I feel like I have to strive for some sort of perfection, and have to be perfect. Add on the fact that I'm talking to a wall when doing them, and I just don't feel capable.
    thats so weird to me! you can totally control how you look in videos, a lot more than when camming!!! part of the reason i do clips but dont cam. editing is a simple part of it, isnt hard, and you can cut out anything that you dont want them to see before putting it up for sale. i totally get the talking to a wall thing, i find it helps to make the videos with someone in mind, and play like im catering to my current crush, gong to send them a dirty video... lol.

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