Starting Your Own Webcam Show

Becoming a cam model is no easy feat. Beleive it or not, being drop dead gorgeous from head to toe is simply not enough. You have to prepared to meet certain challenges and overcome obstacles along the way if you ready to start instantly chatting with people and raking in cash from the comfort of your own home.

  • Finding a Great Site

    There are a lot of cam sites out there. That being said, every site is different. Many allow men and couples to stream on the service like Chaturbate while others like AsianCamModels are exclusively for Asian women. There are also certain websites that go beyond that which is known to man. These are sites where people watch women in skimpy lingerie eat sandwiches for hours on end... weird I know but, everyone's got their kink I guess.

    You're also going to want to check the payout percentage for each site you consider. You don't want to get screwed over by your site and you certainly don't want to be making less than 40%. I mean, after all, you're doing a majority of the work.

    It is also important to consider what kinds of things you'd like to be doing on camera. You don't want to be sucked into a situation where your entire chat is telling you to shove a small cactus in your rump... or a big one for that matter.

    You should also look at the traffic for cam sites. Also you're going to want to make sure that you're not signing up for a free chat site that sucks, you can make more money if people have to pay for membership.

  • Have the Right Cam Equipment

    OK, this one is a biggie. With the proper equipment, your show can go from looking like a 24-hour prison surveillance cam feed to a full-fledged pornographic production. you might be thinking "If I'm hot enough, what does it matter? people will watch." While this is true, your 20 viewers won't truly know how beautiful you really are if you're using a 3.1-megapixel webcam, and I can guarantee they won't stick around for long.

    For video, I'd recommend the Logitech C920 for quality video and pretty manageable audio. Any similar webcam should do the trick. The main thing is that you don't want to look like a scattered mess of pixels for your eager audience.

    In the instance that you might have an audience base that is mostly attracted to sounds then you might want to invest in an external cardioid microphone for all those quiet moans you might be mumbling or other noises... you can use your imagination. It's actually called a cardioid microphone because the area it records in makes a heart shape, isn't that cute?

  • Style is Important on your Cam Show

    Whoever said you can't mix business with pleasure obviously never knew about the glorious world of webcam sites. The unique thing about this kind of job is it's incredibly easy to enjoy yourself. Getting naked and masturbating on cam can be quite the thrill for some girls!

    That being said, you should set boundaries for yourself. You don't want to be caught up in a situation where you're feeling uncomfortable. You have to remember that you will 100% be recorded while you're streaming by viewers from time to time - because not everybody plays by the rules.

    Find out what you're into and start with that because I can guarantee you that countless other people are into the same thing. After you build somewhat of an audience, try expanding. Taking special requests from donators can help quite a bit.

  • Lighting when Caming

    Sometimes the difference between putting on an erotic live show and recording a sexy private video for your boyfriend is something as simple as lighting. One of these things is done with an elaborate lighting system, and the other is recorded in a dark bedroom and lit by a dim computer screen.

    When you're showing off your body to hundreds or maybe even thousands of people the #1 thing besides a quality camera you'll need is great lighting. In my experience, the best way to do it is to have some soft umbrella lights shining on you from two or three separate angles. One in the front, one on the side, and one behind you. This gives the viewer a good look at whatever you're showing off while maximizing the quality of your skin tone and highlighting every curve.

  • Preparation Before Going Live

    Preparation is key if you want to put on a real show. If you're aiming to entertain, you'll need to do a little more than just roll out of bed and turn on your cam. A majority of audiences will appreciate the extra effort and if you don't show them you mean business, nothing is keeping them from clicking away to someone else's chat.

    Get your hair done. Do your makeup. Put on a sexy outfit. Look your BEST, especially when you're just starting out. You'll also want to maybe plan some extra little surprises for your chat like a secret toy or a little outfit. Read your audience to find out what they want!

    These might seem like no-brainers, but it's important to let your audience know that you're there to entertain them. Plus everyone knows it's fun to get dressed off and show the world. Feeling sexy will take you further than you think and it's not enough to just look the part, you have to feel it in your bones. This shouldn't be a problem if you genuinely enjoy caming, which you should!

  • Watch Attitude While on Cam

    Getting a few random strangers to watch you every so often is easy, but building a fan base is an art of its own. There are some crucial steps you'll need to take if you want to not only reel them in but also make them want to come back again and again.

    Audience members love to feel noticed so you're going to want to read and respond to your chat whenever you can. A huge part of streaming video is giving your audience the attention they deserve. Remember, for the most part; these guys aren't exactly going to be writing you love letters via the chat. It might be a little intimidating at first but try and respond to the sweet questions. Most of the guys will be very interested in what you have to say - plus it builds up the sexual tension.

    Remember to stay light and bubbly! Nobody wants to watch a half naked girl rant about geopolitics or world history. Keep your mood up and keep it there. Staying positive and having fun will have the same effect on your viewers.

    If you keep a good attitude and have fun with it you'll definitely be making plenty of money as a live cam performer.

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