Camming 101

[Gabrielle]

Hi, everyone!

I'm Gabby, and I want to be a webcam model I've been scouring the internets for insights into the biz and have to say that Ambercutie's Forum is by far the most honest, informative, and addicting place out there. Amber, thanks so much for being awesome and starting this!

A few months ago when I started looking into becoming a camgirl, it was admittedly the money that got my attention. Now, after soaking up all the information I can get my hands on, I find myself getting really excited about that first night on the job! Guess I've got more exhibitionist in me than I thought

I've got some body shots all ready to be sent in with my MFC application, some cute little outfits lined up, a brand new high-def webcam, and a few ideas for fun games to play. I've read about the importance of good lighting and of speaking to your audience. I've also read stories from models who just didn't make it out there...

I want to be the best camgirl I can be. Ladies, if you wouldn't mind, what were your own experiences as newbies like? If you could go back in time to when you first started, what would you tell your noob-self to do/not do? Guys, what do you look for in a camgirl? What are your favorite games?

Thanks in advance!

xxo,
Gabby

 

[bawksy]

Except for the question about models' first experiences, I think all your other questions can be answered by browsing some of the other threads in this forum. For example, to see a list of what NOT to do, check this out:

http://www.ambercutie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1295

 

[Gabrielle]

Hey, thanks Bawksy! I swore I dug around to make sure I wasn't starting a redundant thread, but for some reason just didn't find that one. It'll make for great reading tonight

 

[Bocefish]

Hey, thanks Bawksy!

That has to be a first! :lol:

 

[tightlockup]

Lighting Lighting Lighting.

 

[QueenMeadow]

Good Luck Gabby!!!!


I was lucky, my first time ever on cam was in part of a forum that I had been on for a few years. I already knew my guys. I was STILL scared and nervous. I think I moved around so much because if I stopped I would just shake like a leaf. My cam was crap and I couldn't even have sound. I finally upgraded to Logotech 9000 Pro and had to start talking. GEEZ I think I was more nervous about that then when I started CAMMING camming.

My way of thinking is :
It's OK to be nervous. Just be yourself and know that you are gonna make friends and fans by all the silly nonsense that comes out of your mouth!!

 

[NSophieN]

Hi everyone!

I am new to camming. My boyfriend and I have been talking about it for months, and it was always the plan that after school got out I would cam for the summer to make money. I have been really excited about it. I've been buyign sexy clothes and getting in shape. The problem is my boyfriend. The first night after I did it he was still as excited about it as he'd always been, but for some reason after the second niight he totally changed his mind. He started crying and saying thAt everything was changing and that our sex won't be special anymore because what all he will think about when we have sex is all of the men who have seen me that day. I feel that he will never like it now, even if he does give in and say it's ok that I do it, he won't like it. I just don't understand why he was so for it for months until I actually started it. I really want to continue doing to because I enjoy it and although there will be consequences, I feel that I will lose his respect more than I care about stupid consequences like people finding out. I've always hated stupid gossip. The only reason every 20 something girl isn't doing it is because it's considered taboo and demeaning in our culture. I'm very comfortable with my body and showing it people in cyber space doesn't bother me because I feel that cyber life is a different world than real life to me. If you've ever read the book, "1984" camming would just be another form of entertainment. Just like video games or a sport. I find it irronic that it is considered acceptable for men to get their daily or weekly source of porn, but they don't want their gf to be doing it because it is embarrasing and not something they can be proud of. I don't want to be an embarrasment to him because I love him very much and I would not want to lose him over something as stupid as this. However, if I don't do it now I will feel like I'm changing my views and opinions about this for him. In a way I feel that because it's already been a problem it will always be a little heart seed thAt will never grow into something thY could be positive. Has anyone gone through a similar situation and can give me some advise? I know this probably isn't where I should be posting this, but I haven't applied for model status yet and I did t see a forum page adressing this exactly.

 

[NSophieN]

Oh, edit that. I actually Meant "Brave new world". I sometimes get those books mixed up.

 

[FifthElephant]

The good cram-crappy cam thread is worth a browse - viewtopic.php?f=15&t=702

As is viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1123 - about the risks of camming - and how to mitigate them a little.

I know one models address, due to an oops by her dropping the camera on a credit card statement, for example.

As are the members/models peeves thread.
Then there is the viewtopic.php?f=15&t=566 camscore thread.
Warning - obsessing over camscore may make you crazy.

 

[Gabrielle]

You guys are AMAZING! Thanks so much for your advice! I'm very excited to get into this, but am thinking of pushing back my start date to late summer. Due to guests and trips, I wouldn't be able to maintain a strict schedule until then - and after reading up on the matter, I learned how important a schedule is to establishing a fanbase.

But then... it'd be nice to get a little money for those guests and trips, and I'm just anxious to get on cam and get this thing rolling! Do you think it would damage my long-term cam model potential if I started intermittently?

NSophieN, I agree that it's ridiculous that we live in a society that's so scared of sexual needs. I really hope that your boyfriend can get back to being ok with it. I wonder what set him off??

Admittedly, I used to be one of those people who was scared/ashamed of mine and others' sexualities. I used to be a suuuuuuper prude! Then I started listening to Savage Love and read "Sex at Dawn" and started to understand how sexuality is one of the major lynchpins of humanity and started embracing it!
I think I'm still a little bit of a prude compared to many people, and am hoping to get over my last bit of prudity (don't think that's a word, but I'm going to use it anyway) by going on cam. I've been told that I'm physically attractive, but I really don't consider myself sexy - and I'd like to change that! Maybe you MFC members can help me figure out what to do...?

And QueenMeadow, thanks for reassurance that it's ok to be nervous! Cause I'm totally going to be - in a good way

 

[QueenMeadow]

Gabby,

Shop around different cam sites! Find the one for you.

As for MFC, I think it may be a bad move to get of for a little and then run off to do your trips and guests. Just my opinion, but I was one of the girls obsessed and scared of the camscore.

What you COULD do, is start off by opening an account at a place that is a little less on the CAM side and more of a "pay for my porn and attention" place like MyGirlFund. That way, you can still send an email to them and content even with guests home. Just let them know you can't cam yet. As for the trip, are you bringing your laptop? Can still send messages in teh morning before you head out, or when you get home!
IDK, I think that would be the way I would do it, especially if you are brand stinkin new and still trying to figure everything out.



Sophie,

Sometimes the idea of things are the best part. You build up this romanticized image in your head about how it will be, and when the realness comes into play it kills the image. I bet this is what happened with your boy.
I would sit him down and discuss the pros and cons.
I would also do this with yourself.
Is summer income more important then the bf?
I gave my hubs the exit button, if he ever says he wants me to stop, I will. Oh lordy how sad and upset I will be, but I will. I guess you need to evaluate the current situation and figure out if there is anything you can discuss and do a little Give and Take.
Maybe he'll let you cam if you save anal for him.
It takes a lot of thinking, and growing for the both of you as a couple. Good luck

 

[danavixen]

Hi everyone!

I am new to camming. My boyfriend and I have been talking about it for months, and it was always the plan that after school got out I would cam for the summer to make money. I have been really excited about it. I've been buyign sexy clothes and getting in shape. The problem is my boyfriend. The first night after I did it he was still as excited about it as he'd always been, but for some reason after the second niight he totally changed his mind. He started crying and saying thAt everything was changing and that our sex won't be special anymore because what all he will think about when we have sex is all of the men who have seen me that day. I feel that he will never like it now, even if he does give in and say it's ok that I do it, he won't like it. I just don't understand why he was so for it for months until I actually started it. I really want to continue doing to because I enjoy it and although there will be consequences, I feel that I will lose his respect more than I care about stupid consequences like people finding out. I've always hated stupid gossip. The only reason every 20 something girl isn't doing it is because it's considered taboo and demeaning in our culture. I'm very comfortable with my body and showing it people in cyber space doesn't bother me because I feel that cyber life is a different world than real life to me. If you've ever read the book, "1984" camming would just be another form of entertainment. Just like video games or a sport. I find it irronic that it is considered acceptable for men to get their daily or weekly source of porn, but they don't want their gf to be doing it because it is embarrasing and not something they can be proud of. I don't want to be an embarrasment to him because I love him very much and I would not want to lose him over something as stupid as this. However, if I don't do it now I will feel like I'm changing my views and opinions about this for him. In a way I feel that because it's already been a problem it will always be a little heart seed thAt will never grow into something thY could be positive. Has anyone gone through a similar situation and can give me some advise? I know this probably isn't where I should be posting this, but I haven't applied for model status yet and I did t see a forum page adressing this exactly.

Hi Sophie!

Ok, I'm sure you will have heard what I am about to tell you, but listen to it for what it is. There is value in it!
-Why is your boyfriend crying after being so go-for-it? Simple. Because you are not his single posession anymore. Other men look at you in a sexual way, and they tip/pay you for that. He lacks the security and confidence to know that it ends when you turn off the cam.
-What will he think about when you are having sex, if not the men who were looking at you? Well, that's his problem. He needs to grow up. I was dating before and while I was camming before finding the one I'm dating. ANY man who did not like the idea was shown the door. Lacking confidence is a weakness I dont tolerate in my life. If you lose him for this, then he wasn't worth keeping to being with. Trust me when I say that if this bothers him, so will anything else that makes him feel like less than a king.
-If you give in and give up your fun and your chance to make money of your own to keep him happy you will always suffer for him. Put yourself first. If your boyfriend is crying about what you do he has other issues to work on that you may not know about.
-Yes, I have been through this before. That ex was so upset I ended things that he posted my pics all over forums that were part of a differnent hobby community we belonged to. Know what? I'm laughing all the way to the bank and I am happier without him around crying and whining.
If you lose your boyfriend over something this stupid, I can assure you that he was never yours to begin with and that he was just looking for something to pick a fight over.