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September 2019

Models & Studios, Tips and Tricks

Promote Your Cams.com Shows With Social Media

Social media is one of the most important tools you have to promote your shows and build your brand. While not all platforms are cam model friendly, many performers have luck on Twitter as their terms of service are the most lenient in terms of nudity and promoting adult content. Instagram has far stricter guidelines, but you can still have an account and build your brand so long as you play by the rules. Here are a few tips to help you set up your social media accounts and start promoting yourself right now. Create New Accounts Specifically for Your Camming Persona It can be tempting to just start posting about your cam life on the personal accounts you already have, but if you want to protect your privacy you should create new accounts that don’t link back to your real name or location. Once your basic account basic account set up is complete, populate your feeds with lots of sexy photos so new visitors have a reason to click that “Follow” button when they stop by your page. Add Social Media Links to Your Cams Account Once your social media accounts are ready to go, link them to your […]

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How to Start Broadcasting Now – Your Equipment

You’re all signed up and ready to start broadcasting. Now it’s time to get your equipment together so you can start making money ASAP! What you need:    A desktop or laptop    Broadband Internet connection     A USB Webcam     An HD Camera Computer or Laptop– Since you’re going to be broadcasting over the internet, the first thing you will need is a computer that can process the image fast. We support several Operating Systems including Windows and Mac OSX. If you have any questions about your computer, our tech support team is available to help you find the right computer for your needs. Broadband Internet Connection In order to broadcast your stream, you will need high-speed internet with an upload speed of at least 1.5Mbps. If you are under the required 1.5Mbps of upload speed, contact your internet service provider and ask them what is necessary to get higher internet speed. If you need assistance, please contact tech support. USB Webcam The quality of your webcam is very important because this is the window into your show. Ask any film maker and they will tell you, the most important investment they have made is in their camera. This […]

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The Basics of Broadcasting – Lighting

Great lighting is a simple way to take your shows to the next level. It can flatter your features, improve your picture quality, and help you set the mood for what kind of show you want to put on. Lighting can be one of the most overlooked elements of camming because it’s not necessarily “required” for broadcasting, but it really is a key component to your success on Cams.com. There’s a reason Hollywood blockbusters have lighting budgets that are in excess of $500,000. Even your favorite social media influencers invest thousands in the proper equipment because they understand how important lighting is if you are going to make your living on camera. Obviously you aren’t going to spend thousands of dollars on lighting for your room, but there are plenty of affordable ways to light up your world on a budget. If you’re just getting started and really don’t have a lot of money to invest, try starting out with something simple like a tabletop ring light. You can get a small one like this for under $20, and while it will only light up a small area it is still far better than relying on a regular lamp. Remember, […]

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