Camgirl Lighting Tips – 3 Best Lights for Camming

*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 lightsNo 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”.

 

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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

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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

 

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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

camming ring light

 

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  • 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!

 

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

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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.

myfreecams traffic stats

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

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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

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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.

chaturbate traffic stats

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!

Join to Win $3,500 in ManyVids Contract Star Contest (April 12-26)

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ManyVids is now the fastest-growing amateur video selling platform, and for good reason!  They have a fantastic 60% revenue payout to models, great customer service, and a very user-friendly and visually-pleasing design. It’s free to join and start selling! Remember, the higher the traffic on the site, the better the chances of getting random sales even without your own social media promotion. You can also sell items like panties, or lingerie, and even hold fundraisers (which won’t get you shut down unlike on other sites!)

ManyVids Contract* Star Contest (April 12-26)

How the contest will work is through voting, which is completely free.

“There will be 2 winners – 1 MV girl ($3500 prize) and 1 Studio ($1500 prize). We are looking for someone who perfectly represents our company. Someone who works hard, puts in the effort & never gives up. Someone with a unique personality and someone who fully embodies the ManyVids brand.

On the 26th of April, the top 10 candidates will move onto the final round in which the MV team will be carefully considering and selecting their winners with an in-house vote!

All 10 finalists will be receiving a surprise gift bag once the contest ends!”

*Even though it’s titled as the ‘MV contract star’, there will be no actual contract. This caused a bit of confusion on Twitter.

This is a really fun contest to participate in and get your regulars involved by voting (and of course buying your vids!). Even if you don’t decide to participate, joining ManyVids is a GREAT option for having that passive income stream, when you don’t want to be live camming. Once the video is made it can be resold forever!

Click to join the  ManyVids Contract Star Contest!

Also, check out my post on How to Generate Passive Income by Selling your Photos and Videos.

 

Non-Nude Camming: How to Succeed as a Non-Nude Cam Model!

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Non-nude camgirl might seem like an oxymoron, because how can you make money without taking your clothes off or doing anything sexual on a camsite? The fact is, it is possible and can be VERY profitable if you find yourself on the right type of site and have the right approach. Here is how to make it work:

Your Choice of Cam Site is Important

Some sites are inherently better suited for non-nude camming. Before I go on, I want to split this term into two types: The Domme approach and the Girl-Next-Door approach. The “girl next door” angle works really well on Myfreecams where you are not necessarily expected to do a cum show or come online with a bunch of toys, contraptions and overly sexual lingerie, versus a site like Chaturbate that is more sexual and show-oriented. It also allows couples, which is one of its main draws, and hence will always be more sexual than MFC. MFC has a more relaxed, hangout atmosphere which some girls create in their room. There are of course plenty of sexual things going on as well, but MFC is your best bet out of all the camsites.

 

To be a Domme you need a certain personality and attitude. That, along with a bit of research, will get you accustomed to what submissive men desire from you online. There is a HUGE variety of things you can offer as a domme without taking your clothes off – JOI, CEI, Findom, Humiliation, Blackmail, etc. There is no camsite currently that is optimized for dommes, and while you can still log on MFC (there are a few very successful dommes like AstroDomina), the majority prefer to use social media and sell videos on either their own sites or sites like ManyVids and Customs4U. Another option is phone sex, with a site like NiteFlirt.

I will focus on what it takes to succeed on cam being non-nude and non-sexual or explicit, so tapping into that girl-next-door fantasy a lot of guys have.

 

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Things to Do as a Non-Nude Model

❀ Establish a friendly atmosphere with the members watching you. How you do it is up to you, but try to showcase your personality versus your body (as obvious as that sounds), ban anyone who derails the conversation into a more sexual one or posts sexual gifs, and don’t forget to smile! A smile is the best ice breaker on cam. If it looks like you’re enjoying yourself, the tips will follow.

❀ Play games! Games are HUGE! Get a dry erase spinwheel and put it to good use. Play card games, Hangman, or even Battleship. Create your own to suit your personality. There are so many possibilities.

❀ Since you can’t do countdowns for clothes off or for cumshows, have countdowns for silly things like putting more clothes on or some sort of elaborate exercise routine, or hula hooping, or baking cookies! You need to give guys something to tip for, anything at all.

❀ Hold raffles and contests throughout the month. Raffles are a great way to make the guys excited and competitive, which translates into more tips for you for minimal work.

❀ To further solidify that member connection, send handmade presents/prizes in the mail, like custom drawings, if you’re artistic, custom polaroid pics, homemade treats or any other gift that you’ve put together yourself.

❀ Don’t forget about Skype! Even though lots of girls warn against Skype, that’s because there is a high chance of guys scamming you, DO hold special Skype hangout sessions with your best regulars. It seems to be the number one requested “prize”, since it gives them that exclusive one-on-one time with you.

❀ Keeping in touch with members outside of cam is important. Keep an active twitter, perhaps a personal blog, and snapchat your day-to-day happenings, which don’t need to be sexy at all!

 

IMPORTANT: Make sure you’ve got the best equipment for camming! Check out my posts on the Best Webcams,  Best Lights to Use for Camming and the Best Laptops for Camgirls to be 100% set to broadcast!

Hope these tips help you on the way to becoming a non-nude camgirl!

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

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

lovense hush wireless buttplug

  • 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.

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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!