Camgirl Lighting Tips – 3 Best Lights for Camming

May 25, 2016September 18, 2023 CamgirlMFC 14 Comments

*Check out my new post on Top Lights for Camming*

In addition to having a great webcam, you need to remember that lighting is a REALLY important factor in looking your best on cam (and making that cash!). If you ever see a girl who’s ‘glowing’ and looking beautiful and clear, it’s likely that she is using special studio lights. No worries, they are not that complicated and can be bought on Amazon! So, what are the best lights to use while camming? This diagram shows that you ideally need 3 lights to light yourself with, also called the “3 Point Lighting Setup”.

LIGHTING SETUP

I would say that 2 specialty umbrella lights (“key” light and “fill” light) and your room’s overheard light or sunlight from a window (“back” light) will be enough and will give you a GREAT advantage over someone without extra equipment. Don’t overthink it too much, just make sure you’ve got a few umbrella lights illuminating you.

Here is my Number 1 suggestion for lights to use on cam:

LimoStudio-Photography Photo Portrait Studio 600W Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit

As I mentioned, the difference will be amazing! These umbrella lights showcase your features, and all the shadows that make you look old, dull and not as attractive will disappear! It’s the investment that will give you the most return for the money.

This kit includes everything seen in the photo above:

2 Tall stands with bulbs & umbrellas
1 Short stand with bulb
Umbrella carrying case
Bulb carrying case

A very popular choice for camgirls are softboxes! They create beautifully diffused light and are used by professional photographers, so you know they’ll be great for cam.

My recommendation is this set by Limo Studio:

LimoStudio 700W Photography Softbox Light Lighting Kit Photo Equipment Soft Studio Light Softbox 24″X24

I would say that the most useful and versatile light (not to mention, easily set up and transported) is a Ring Light (also called the “Selfie Light”)

Ring Light Kit 55W Bluetooth LED Ringlight Lighting with Tripod Stand Dimmable 3200K/5500K

3 Color & 10 Brightness: 14 inches ring light can switching 3 different types of light and match your mood and preferences with 10 brightness levels. It use power-saving LED beads and SMD technology, the soft lighting will make your face and skin more beauty. The circle light comes with a Bluetooth remote.
Wireness Remote Control and Phone Holder: Wireness remote control for convenient access to brightness and color temperature settings, channel / group selection, as well as reliable and accurate control over dimming parameters in real time; Bluetooth Selfie remote makes you selfie more easily.
Lightweight & Stable Stand: The ringlight is constructed from aluminum alloy, giving it exceptional strength. The ring stand can be adjusted from 38.5cm/15in to 152cm/60in and is very portable to take in anywhere.

Play around with them and you will not regret this purchase. Along with a good webcam, lighting will make or break your camming, and good lighting will help you get started on the right foot! Good luck!

Take a look at my post about the Top 3 Webcams to use for Camming and Top 3 Laptops to make sure you’ve got the best ones!

⋆ MFC vs Chaturbate: Which Cam Site Should You Join?

April 16, 2016August 6, 2019 CamgirlMFC 1 Comment

Myfreecams has been a popular choice for camgirls everywhere who wanted to make money in a social, hangout type of camsite that didn’t require them to put on extra sexual shows and generally had very few restrictions on what was allowed to be broadcast compared to other camsites. However, in the last few months MFC’s traffic has gone down considerably according to Alexa rankings and the general perception. Multiple unannounced site outages definitely did not help their case, and many girls have been trying out other sites.

Chaturbate has been shaping up as a very serious contender for the best camsite on the net, and many girls have been switching to Chaturbate despite having been totally loyal to MFC for years. Diversifying your income is never a bad idea, so trying out different camsites and finding one that works best for you is something everyone should do.

Here is a comparison between MFC and CB and a review of the pros and cons of each, so you can decide which one is better suited for you.

Myfreecams Review

PROS

Less overtly sexual (although cum shows definitely happen a lot), more social, low key atmosphere in a lot of the rooms.
Girls only site. No men allowed on or off camera, which adds to the hangout/social feel.
Fairly good and consistent customer service. Not so much lately.
Payout percentage: An average of about 61.4% of all (gross) money spent. 1 token tipped = $0.05 for the model.
Highest earning potential out of all camsites. Guys seem to tip largest single tips compared to other sites. (See my post on the highest tips on MFC). Top girls make $xx,xxx a month. (See my post on how much MFC models make).
Few rules and restrictions. One big one is the no camming in public rule.

CONS

Outdated user interface, very few useful site additions are made despite girls asking for them.
Poor company communication about site downtime, glitches, etc. Girls are left in the dark.
Popular rooms are sorted by camscore, which could make it harder for new models to rank well from the start.
Lower traffic as of late and no attempt to fix it by spending more money on marketing.
Nonexistent Affiliate or Referral Program, aside from their Bring-a-Friend program for members.

Click Here to Sign Up with MYFREECAMS!

Chaturbate Review

PROS

Traffic and popularity is on the rise = more members in your room to tip you. See the traffic stats below.
Allows couples to stream (in addition to guys and trans), which can add to your earnings.
Good social media presence and customer service.
Payout percentage: 50%+ depending on the value of the token package the member buys. You receive $0.05 per 1 token tipped, like you do on MFC.
Lots of useful site updates, including room bots and apps that are really helpful and fun during broadcasts.
Rooms ranked by the numbers of viewers unlike on MFC, so in theory, a newbie can reach the top row with a crazy show.
Great Affiliate Program that both models and non-members can use for a passive income stream.

CONS

More sexual atmosphere, you’ll likely have to put on sexual shows to do well on the site.
Lower average earnings. Members are not as likely to give large single tips to models as much as they do on MFC.
Bans can be frequent due to rule-breaking or even seemingly ‘just because’. Very inconsistent in terms of what is allowed on cam.

Click Here to Sign Up with CHATURBATE!

Which one is the best camsite? It’s for you to try out and decide. As you can see, each has its own pros and cons.

➜ Check out my Guide on Getting Started as a Webcam Model!

⋆ Best Tip-Controlled Vibrators for Camming: OhMiBod vs Lovense

April 8, 2016October 2, 2021 CamgirlMFC 1 Comment

There has been a lot of interest in tip and sound-activated toys and using them for cam shows. There has also been talk of them being a scam with girls faking their orgasms and lying about the strength of the vibrations from the tips they get (Particularly on Chaturbate). Hopefully this post will clear this up!

Currently, there are two main companies that manufacture sound-controlled vibrators – OhMiBod and Lovense. OhMiBod got a lot of hype with their Club Vibe that vibrated with sound, which girls used on cam to have it interact with the tip sound from the speakers. However, Lovense has gone a step above and created their vibrators to respond specifically to tips, which make them the perfect toy for camming. Girls who use OhMiBod toys are not exactly telling the truth when they say that higher tips equal stronger vibrations, but who can blame them? It’s a VERY lucrative setup for making money on cam.

OhMiBod Review

OhMiBod was first on the market and a few years ago, and they’ve now come out with a variety of interactive toys. In partnership with Kiiroo (#1 maker of male interactive sex toys) they’ve created two toys that will connect to other Kiiroo devices are are app-activated!

OhMiBod Esca 2

Versatile wearable massager with a built-in LED indicator.
Bluetooth-enabled for app-controlled play, you can engage with your lover from across the room or across the world.
Ergonomically designed to rest against your G-spot.
Connect your Esca2 to another KIIROO toy and let your partner drive pleasurable sensations for a truly interactive experience.

Buy Esca 2

OhMiBod Fuse

Dual-stimulation massager is Bluetooth-enabled with two-way communication.
Touch-sensitive technology that reacts to your body’s natural movements.
The built-in sensor technology allows for bi-directional control of connected devices. Either of you will be able to drive the action.
This interactive G-spot vibrator is fully compatible with one of the worlds’ most renowned sex toys for men: The Fleshlight Launch.It also syncs it to other interactive vibrators like the KIIROO Pearl2.

Buy Fuse

Lovense Review

Lovense took app-activated vibrator game to the next level by introducing a Chrome extension (in addition the Lovense smartphone app) that gives you full control of how your toy will respond to tips. Eg. If someone tips you 10 to 20 tokens, it will vibrate on a low setting. If someone tips 20-50, it will go higher, for 50+ tokens it will rotate, etc. It’s highly interactive and innovative! It’s also very easy to install and work with and really fun for the viewers. This extension is compatible with Chaturbate, Myfreecams, BongaCams, CamSoda and Flirt4Free.

There are currently 2 vibrators in the lineup and 1 buttplug:

Nora

The Original Bluetooth Rabbit Vibrator! Features:
Rotating head: Easily stimulate your G-Spot
Optimized shaft: Designed to gently stimulate the right places during thrusting.
Vibrating arm: Flexible arm accommodates multiple body types.

Buy Nora from Lovense or Amazon.

Lush 3

The Most Powerful Remote-Controlled Bullet Vibrator! *Bestseller* Yes, it is that pink sex toy that all the camgirls seem to use!
Bendable bluetooth antenna extends beyond the body- increasing the range of control!
Curved to hit your G-Spot! Powerful vibrations will stimulate the entire area.

Buy Lush 3 from Lovense or Amazon.

Hush

The Most Powerful Vibrating Butt Plug!
Long Distance Control (can be controlled at ANY distance using two smartphones and connecting in the app)
Unlimited Vibration Patterns
Sync to Music – experience your favorite songs in a whole new way!
Sound Activated Vibrations
Sync Together (if two people have a toy, one person can control and both toys will respond)

Buy Hush from Lovense or Amazon.

Learn more about how tip-activated toys work on cam.

I hope you found this review helpful! Let me know if you have any questions, and check out this post for more great toy options for camming!

⋆ Camgirl DMCA Takedowns: Content Protection & Anti-Piracy

March 11, 2016August 5, 2019 CamgirlMFC 1 Comment

This situation is dreaded by any cam model – when you google your name and find screencaps and recorded videos of your camshows online. Worse yet is when they’re reposted to major porn sites. Unfortunately, no matter how well you may try to protect your privacy (by locking down your twitter, blocking certain locations on your camsite), the more time you spend camming, the more likely you’ll find your content illegally reposted online. It’s a terrible situation to be in, because you feel like you have no control, and as these images spread, they may be found by your friends, family, or coworkers and cause a lot of heartache.

So, How Exactly Can You Remove your Content?

Some cam sites offer DMCA takedown services for camgirls, but they are only somewhat effective. For example, Myfreecams uses a service to help you take down the videos by having you look for and submit the links to them, which they’ll then follow up on on your behalf. Only some of these sites will actually take down your content and the majority will ignore it and will continue to host your stolen pics and videos.

That’s where Cam Model Protection comes into play.

Anti-Piracy and Privacy Protection for Camgirls

It’s a service that will remove…

Illegal downloads
Videos on tubesites
Search engine results

Here is what they say:

“By using Cam Model Protection you will be using the latest technologies to locate and remove your pirated content quickly. By monitoring the internet 24/7 we locate your stolen content within no time and send DMCA takedown notices to file hosting sites, tube sites, search engines and ISP’s that are hosting or linking to your stolen content.”

**Cam Model Protection is the only DMCA takedown service that has been able to successfully remove Upstore links, which are next to impossible to take offline.**

This is an incredible service for everyone who is not having luck removing their content online or is overwhelmed with constantly having to monitor it themselves. It comes with three different packages, and even though it might seem pricey, the peace of mind you’ll get using it is worth it. Here is what they each offer:

You can also do a Free Trial to see how you like the service, which is a great feature.

And best of all, your members can donate it to you by going to this link and purchasing any type of membership package. Click on the Donate button at the top of the page.

All in all, it is a VERY useful and camgirl tried-and-tested service to check out, and I’ve been very impressed with the reviews it’s been getting so far and my own personal experience!

Click Here to Check It Out!

More Security Tips:

Here are some additional tips on how to minimize your exposure and chances of your recordings showing up online. These tips work, but they come at a cost as well – your income potential.

Don’t do public cumshows, and do them only in privates or groups, or not at all, so that people recording you can’t see you do them in public chat.
Change your cam name often, so that it’s harder for people to search for you. Not the best strategy, but some models swear by it.
Don’t have a huge social media presence, including Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Tumblr, so that your photos can’t be spread as easily and you’re not as visible online. Lock down your Twitter and do the same with other social media.

Good luck and stay safe!

How to Generate Passive Income by Selling your Videos and Photos Online

February 27, 2016August 6, 2019 CamgirlMFC 7 Comments

Offering videos and photo sets to your members is one of the easiest ways to increase your camming income while not having to be online. Some days you’re just not in the mood to be entertaining, so shooting videos or photos is a great way to still feel productive and make that extra cash! Best of all, since you can resell them indefinitely, you’ve just created a passive income stream once your videos or photos are done. Win-win!

Do I need to have professional shooting equipment for my videos to be successful?

No. Anyone can do it. However, you cannot rely on a cheap webcam to shoot your videos and for them to turn out well. It simply won’t create nice quality videos, and you’ll be shooting yourself in the foot (pun intended) having to work with equipment that won’t give you best results. More on that at the end of the post.

Do I need to have any special video editing software for my videos to look good?

Yes and no. While it’s ok to use a free video editing software that you have installed on your laptop, like a Windows Movie Maker, a lot of girls have invested in video editing software to really make their videos stand out and be high quality. Sony Movie Studio and Adobe Premiere are the most popular video editing programs used by both newbies and professional video editors. It takes a little bit to learn, but the results are worth it!

Where can I sell the videos and photos I make?

You can sell them on you model profile and offer them for sale when you’re online. A great way to REALLY maximize your profits is to sell your videos and photosets on camgirl video sites. The #1 site right now to do so on is ManyVids! Even though it’s fairly new, it’s grown to have a huge audience and thousands of girls have created their profiles on there already. The bigger the audience or traffic a site gets, the better the odds are of your videos selling. Manyvids is highly recommended by me. You can also sell panties, Skype shows, and Snapchat and other items in your “store”. You get paid twice a month and earn 60% of the revenue from the sales of your videos, which is a great payout percentage.

manyvids camming mfc

Can I sell my videos “full-time”?

Yes! In fact, there are a lot of girls who do just that. How much you make depends on the amount of videos you’re putting out a week, how well they’re shot, and how much promotion you’re doing. It is definitely possible and is a great way to earn an income while not doing live camming. Camming does have its benefits, but it’s not for everyone and some people don’t have the flexibility in their schedule or time for it. ManyVids says that its top earners make between $10,000 and $12,000 a month!

Ok, how do I begin?!

Sign up for a ManyVids account, upload any videos or photos you may already have. If you don’t have any, here’s what you need to start with:

1 ) A High Quality Webcam – Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 (See my post on the Best Webcams to Get)

OR A DSLR camera – Canon EOS Rebel T5 DSLR Digital Camera

OR a Camcorder (Highly recommended) – Canon VIXIA HF R700 Camcorder

2) A Tripod – AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod

OR a GorrilaPod – JOBY GorillaPod SLR Zoom Tripod for DSLR

3) Umbrella Lights – Photography Photo Studio 600W Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit

(See my post on the Best Lights to Get)

4) Some Nice Lingerie and Toys! (Optional)

Wear whatever makes you feel best in front of the camera!

And that’s all there is to it! Once you’ve got the basic equipment, you can make your video AND make your first sale the very same day (Don’t forget Twitter as your best promotion tool)!

Keep an eye out for a full list of passive camming income sources coming in the near future!

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