SweetPaola published: How to make your show look pro quality :)
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So I wanted to give some tips so anyone out there who is not tech savvy I always get compliments on the quality of my show what I mean quality I mean the quality of the video itself. They say the image is so clear and my lighting always looks so natural like daylight even though they know is midnight where I am at. I'm a photographer and videographer in real life so It was easy for me to transition those skills into camming.

Professional Camera Recommendation

I noticed an amazing increase in viewers since I setup a designated area for my camming with professional gear. I mean we are getting pay for camming so we are professional cam models so we should provide a professional-looking video. I suggest with your first paycheck to invest in the products you need you will quickly make the profit back and you can always deduct the equipment you get once tax time comes. I will listed them from most important to least.

Camera 

High-Quality HD cam with 30fps or more. You want your viewers to have a smooth video of you not choppy. I suggest Logitech C920 $79.99

Professional Lighting Setup

A 3-light setup with umbrellas to diffuse the light to a soft natural glow. This will keep you from having harsh shadows that are not pleasing and make your video look professional and make you look better. My suggestion Ephoto 3 softbox studio light setup ($129.99)

Internet Speed

Get the business package from your internet provider; you are a business after all, and they will provide you with the highest speed. I use 40mbps download and 5mbps upload. Also, make sure your computer is hardwired via an Ethernet cable and you are not using Wi-Fi; this will increase your speed and bandwidth substantially.

Computer

Make sure you use a computer with a good processor and enough RAM. I suggest at least 4GB of RAM. I upgraded mine to 8GB of RAM just for camming to make sure my computer is working fast enough to handle streaming high-quality video.

Software

If you have seen my shows you will notice I stand out from other cams I use picture in picture customers go crazy for this I have 2 cameras 1 camera is showing my body and the other camera is showing a close up of my face. They get to see the best of both worlds. I used my first check to buy all this stuff and made these upgrades, and I noticed it did improve my viewer count and $ overall. Clients want to see a good quality show and they will skip a grainy dark room for a bright clear picture. We are professionals and every professional needs to invest in their craft if they want to be successful :) Hope this was helpful to you :)

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xMystiquex
Great tips thank you for sharing Smiley :)
Great Post!! (typing)
thank you!!! much appreciated!!Smiley (K)
Good advice! Thank you.
Great post. Thank you for sharing! Smiley (H)
Thanks for the great tips dear!!!!
Awesome..thanks! I'm going to try the picture in picture....
Obviously I don't understand how to do this set up because I've been told numberous times how ugly and old I am. I don't understand how you're supposed to use this set up when you don't remain in just one position. I'm moving from my computer to my bed so how am I supposed to set that up. Also, what site do you work on that allows you to use two cams like that. And what software do you need to use them? PLEASE HELP
Thanks!
Thanx nice post... Very helpful but how can u use 2 cameras...??? I understand the studio look for ur pictures and prerecorded videos but idk about while camming...
Thanx nice post... Very helpful but how can u use 2 cameras...??? I understand the studio look for ur pictures and prerecorded videos but idk about while camming... Also how can u get the business internet package...?????????? (typing)Smiley _O_
Thanx nice post... Very helpful but how can u use 2 cameras...??? I understand the studio look for ur pictures and prerecorded videos but idk about while camming... Also how can u get the business internet package...?????????? (typing)Smiley _O_
Thanks for the great tips!!!
What software do you use for the picture in picture?
webcam max ladies but its not free. that software is for pc. if you use mac look up cam twist.
You can actually make studio lighting yourself really cheap if you go to home depot and get those silver ugly clamp lights. (got this idea for my bearded dragon). I actually clip them up all over above where im streaming live. I use daylight bulbs, and warmer bulbs to kind of even out everything.
Excellent post, thanks!
awesome picture in picture-im a bit tall so 2 cameras on my body at 1 time OMG!!!
next investment is a quality camera!! thanks baby!
Good evening, and thank you very much.
Very good info!Smiley (K)
Thank you very much. I'm getting my act together; and you helped me considerably to cut to the chase.

Respect always.
Wow! Really great tips thanks so much for taking the time to share all of that. I am really curious about the picture in picture. I own 2 cams, a C920 and my old C910. Is there special software needed to accomplish that and do all sites enable using a feature like this? I would love to see you live. Thank you again! Gracie
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lunaticky
We are REALLY new to the industry, but I think we have all these areas covered for now except lighting and maybe some software!
I love the picture in picture idea.. I bet they go nuts over that. I also use 3 silver dome/clamp work lights(100w softwhite) with a white umbrella at my desk and 2 homemade silver umbrellas at each end of the bed. thnx for the great info!
I wanted to update and answer a few questions. For the picture in picture you can use a licensed software of Manycam there are other softwares out there that also allow you to this.

The other question about lighting and moving around with a 3 light setup in a dedicated camming room this type of light setup covers a large area so you can move from your computer to your bed if your computer is atleast 4-6 feet from your bed and in the same room as your bed. All you do is increase the power on the light so they are brighter if you are going to be moving further away from them this will make the light travel further away. Most Studios lights have a knob for you to decrease or increase brightness.

How to get Business internet High speeds you just contact your internet provider and ask them to change you to a bussiness account because you are running a bussiness home office from your house and they will switch up. Right now I'm on the bussiness account and my internet has upgraded to 150mbps upload and 20mbps download.
i loved many cam just my internet wasnt good enough so it slowed down my cam,you just download it for free from the site and you can pay to upgrade to there better one which i will do some day
What software due u use to do the multicam view I have been asking everywhere! Lol
What software due u use to do the multicam view I have been asking everywhere! Lol

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