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SECTION ONE: Selecting Appropriate Equipment |
There are two basic pieces of
gear to do the job really right: your video
camera and a video light. I use an ancient Sony
DCR-PC9E DV tape video camera with 1 megapixel
resolution - not the very top end of the Sony
range even when I bought it, but a quality
workhorse product. If you haven't got a camera
yet, my suggestions for getting the right
equipment are:
First, the VIDEO CAMERA:
(1) Select a camera light in weight and small in
size. Ideally, the camera should fit comfortably
into your filming hand only. You will want to
keep the other hand free for other activity such
as feeling-up tits, fingering a pussy, etc., so a
bulky camera will either become a nuisance or be
too heavy. For the older bulky cameras, you can
consider to use a tripod and place the camera on
a nightstand, but you will lose a lot of
shooting freedom when you film from a single
angle. By having the camera in your hand, you
will gain a "first person" action sense in your
video, rather than the static "third person"
sense from a tripod-mounted camera.If you can
afford one, get the latest cameras that record
onto flash memory. Not only are these cameras
super light because they don't have any moving
parts, but they make it very easy to transfer
your material to PC for editing.
(2) Likewise, pick a camera with a strap grip
and good balance. When you are humping away or
using lots of lube, a firm grip is important to
maintaining stability during "rough" shooting
conditions. The biggest challenge of
first-person shooting is to keep the camera
fairly steady and the target in the shooting
window.
(3) The key camera controls - film on/off and
zoom - should be usable with just the fingers of
your shooting hand. I am able to on/off with my
right thumb and operate the zoom with my right
index finger.
(4) The camera should have as large an LCD
viewer as possible. Unlike a normal sex session,
you will unfortunately have to view the session
through the camera viewer to ensure that you are
getting the correct shot. This is the biggest
demerit to doing a first-person shoot. A large
viewer will not only help to get the best shots,
but also allow you to experience the session
more fully.
(5) Make sure that the LCD has a "flip mode."
You should be able to turn the LCD screen 180
degrees and view the shooting from the front
side of the camera - also known as "mirror
image." For instance, shooting during missionary
or doggy style, it is appropriate to shoot from
behind the camera. However, if you are shooting
yourself getting a blowjob, you will have to
hold the camera away from your body and
therefore need to be able to flip the LCD screen
to ensure that you are getting the correct
shots. (As an added bonus, the girl can also see
what is being filmed. I have had lots of girls
get fascinated by this and they look directly
into the camera - makes them feel like a porn
star!) A flip screen will also enable you to
easily frame for static shots - you can lie the
girl on the bed, place the camera on a
nightstand, use the flipped viewfinder to easily
frame the shot and then set the camera to film.
Cameras today have this feature as standard.
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(6) Check the battery life of the camera -
the longer the better. Most of the Japanese
brand cameras are very strong in this point and
offer batteries of differing sizes/longevity and
premium batteries with SQ - super quick - charge
capability and remaining power LED indicators.
The camera itself should also have an indicator
on remaining minutes. Just think, it is bloody
inconvenient to get the low battery indicator
just as you are getting ready to capture a
priceless COF shot! Talk about pressure!
(7) A real nice-to-have is the ability to take
decent still photos. Most of the newer cameras
come equipped with 3+ mega-pixel resolution and
even a built-in flash. Very convenient for
getting some still shots without having to
switch to another camera.
(8) Newer technology cameras will record onto
flash memory, hard drive media or DVD instead of
DV tapes. I strongly recommend them over DV
cameras for the average user because of the
reduced hassle of media transfer and video
editing. I do not recommend DVD cameras -
limited shooting time, expensive media and
potential problems with shock during filming
makes them a bad investment.
(9) Low light capability is a plus as you will
likely shoot in the low-light conditions of your
hotel room. New generation cameras are very
strong in low light conditions, making a video
light unnecessary.
(10) If you are going to be doing first
person shooting, optical image stabilization is
a huge advantage to getting a quality product.
Only the high-end cameras have this feature, so
be prepared to pay a bit.
Second, the VIDEO LIGHT:
Most mongers who video tape their sessions fail
to understand the importance of good lighting.
At first I didn't understand why video cameras
which shoot so well under "normal" (read
outdoor) lighting produce such poor results
during sex. I have discovered that the critical
difference is lighting conditions - people most
often have sex in dimly lit conditions. While
this makes for a more intimate atmosphere, your
camera's CCDs (light sensors) will not have
enough light, which will cause the light sensors
to sense darker colors, thereby producing muddy
colors and grainy footage. Furthermore, when you
encode your video from DV video to MPEG, the
video product will be more pixilated. For
serious video mongers, a video light is a
MUST-HAVE accessory.
(1) Some of the latest cameras have a "hot shoe"
which enables you to run a typically
compact-sized 3-watt light using power off the
main camera battery. With newer cameras, this
will be sufficent for a quality indoor shoot.
For older cameras, an externally-mounted video
light with a strong (10+ watt) diffused light,
will be more than adequate in close shooting
conditions. I use a battery-powered Sony dual light 20-watt (10
watt+10 watt) video light, but I use only one
light at a time as two lights will result in
oversaturation. (Check out my camera
gear above.) Between the camera battery and the light
battery, I usually have enough power to do 40-45
minutes of shooting without stopping to
recharge. Also, with the dual light, I can work
in quite low light conditions or illuminate
shots from a longer distance. (More about this
in the next section.)
(2) Although a quality video light and battery
add-on set will cost a bit, it will improve
average indoor video to quite high-quality
levels. Otherwise, even with the highest-end
3-CCD cameras, your video will be grainy and be
subject to "dark spots" or "shadow spots," like
when you shoot in between the girl's legs from a
missionary position or from certain down-to-up
angles.
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| SECTION
TWO: Preparing for the Shoot and Briefing Your Service
Provider |
You can make the shoot much easier by doing
some simple preparation. I usually prepare the
room while the girl is taking a shower.
(1) Turn on all the lights you can. The more
lights you have from different angles - bedside,
desk, ceiling, floor, etc. - the more you will
reduce shadows. Even if the girl is shy, I
absolutely insist upon having all the light I
can to get the best shots. Ironically, some of the best
lighting is usually at the worst hotels, which
don't use lampshades on lights. If you like to
perform in the dark and use a video light as a
single source of light, be prepared for very
strong shadows - like the light and dark-side of
the moon.
(2) Lay out all your accessories on the night
stand. Video camera. Lubricant. Condom
(pre-opened). Sex toys. Anything you might
need/use during a session. If you can use your
free hand and don't have to fumble for
accessories, you can avoid many interruptions to
your video shoot.
(3) Lay out a towel on the bed. Not only keeps
it clean, but provides a white contrast.
(4) Have a few pillows available. The girl will
be able to grab onto something during doggy
style, which makes her more comfortable to stick
her ass out. She will also be able to prop-up
her head for CIM/COF.
People ask me a lot how I get girls to take pics
and video. For me, this is not a privilege that
I am willing to pay a premium to enjoy, so I
follow one simple principle: I ensure that my service provider is fully
informed and briefed:
(1) Before I take a service provider home, I
CLEARLY tell her that I will be taping the
session. As a serious video monger, agreeing
your conditions beforehand will save you lots of
hassle. Even if my provider does not speak
English, it is easy to get the message across
using sign language. If she is not into that, I
move on and find a new provider. It does not
make good sense to bring a girl back only to
find that she freaks out when she sees the video
camera. Both you and the girl will end up
disappointed. Nor does it make sense to take
hidden video - still position video from a
distant and hidden position will not create a
memorable product. The best quality comes when
your provider is fully informed about your
intentions and cooperative. Here is an example
of a guy who tried to hide his camera behind a
beer bottle. Would you be satisfied with the
quality from this kind of video?
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(2) The other key advantage to agreeing video
beforehand is that you will avoid last minute or
after-the-fact price creep. In rare cases where I did
not specify video in the initial pick-up, I have
had girls try to jack up the price when they saw
the video camera or grumble for a bigger payout
after the session just "because you take video."
Negotiate for one price beforehand that includes
video, not a price that will have a markup for
video.
(3) Don't expect that a girl, even if she is
somewhat experienced, knows how to perform like
a porn star. I found significant performance
increase when I sometimes gave the girl a
demonstration of my expectations. I downloaded
several video clips from the Internet which
featured girls giving blow jobs, fucking in
various positions, taking facial/CIM, taking
anal, etc. I will point at the "training video"
and then point between the girl and I. If she
nods her head, then I know she understands what
I want to do. From my experience, a quick lesson
on how to act like a porn star can really work!
(4) Some providers may be worried about exposing
their identity. There is no sense in forcing a
provider to show her face when she does not want
to - a compromise can help the situation. I have
found the following approaches can help: (a)
just don't film the face, this is an obvious
solution but requires some trust and shooting
discipline; (b) use a small towel to cover the
face - gets the job done but is sometimes
difficult to manage and takes all the intimacy
out of the session; and (c) use a sleeping mask
- I have seen this used very effectively in
Japanese videos.
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SECTION THREE: Getting the Most Out of a Shoot |
You won't be a porn star over night, but
even an amateur monger can improve the quality
of their material.
(1) When I first started filming sessions, I
tended to get "static" shots - lying down
getting a blow job, basic missionary position,
placing the camera on a table for missionary,
etc. If your video camera has a flip screen, you
will be able to easily get shots as you will be
able to hold the camera away from your body
while still framing the shot. This can enable
great blow job shots and easy framing of static
shots.
(2) Don't hesitate to try different positions.
Different angles and different activities make
for more interesting material. Position your
girl just the way you want her. For example,
when I do doggy style, the best video is when
the girl sticks her ass out into the air. A
gentle push to the lower back will get her into
the right position.
(3) Don't do too many short clips. Each clip
should be >30 seconds and the camera should not
move too much. This will result in a
better-flowing movie production.
(4) When you become more experienced with
positions and shooting angles, you may want to
have a "shooting plan" in mind when you shoot
the session. For example, if I shoot a girl with
full lips, I will plan for more blow job shots
and hopefully a cum-on-face/cum-in-mouth shot.
If I shoot a girl with a sexy ass, I will plan
for a doggy position shot and hopefully an anal
shot. You get the idea - as different girls have
different features - you should get shots that
utilize her features best.
(5) HAVE FUN! Enjoy the session and encourage
the girl to have fun. Give her a tickle and make
her relax. It is very pleasant when the girl
smiles into the camera and is having fun. There
is nothing worse than watching a video where the
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SECTION FOUR: Advantages & Disadvantages of Being a
Video Monger |
Advantages:
(1) No better way to capture the memory of a
good sex session!
(2) Great for lonely nights when you don't have
access to a service provider. Bring tissues.
(3) Be your own porn star!
Disadvantages:
(1) It is often a hassle to go through all the
preparation and work to do video.
(2) Loss of intimacy. The camera is always
between you and the girl.
(3) Loss of range of motion. It IS tricky to
screw and film with stability at the same time!
(4) Some providers will refuse to do video,
which may restrict your selection.
I hope this helps all you wannabe video mongers
to have a better experience and to create a
better product from your sessions. If you have
the equipment, I highly recommend giving it a
try if you can find a cooperative
partner/provider. If you have
positive/constructive comments, feel free to PM
me as I welcome feedback. Happy fucking and
filming! |
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