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Fun Camera Angle Ideas to Keep Your Shows Fresh

Fun Camera Angle Ideas to Keep Your Shows Fresh

On any given night, tens of thousands of content creators worldwide descend on livestream platforms in hopes of enticing audiences and getting discovered. And on any given site, there are hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of fans perusing the live shows in search of the chance to engage with someone who entices them.

Standing out can be a challenge. Sometimes you can catch a fan’s attention based on how you look, what you’re wearing, having an interesting background or a dazzling lighting scheme. But why not take it one step further and have some fun with the camera angles?

For a really intimate and engaging experience, why not give your audience the warm feeling of waking up next to you by setting up your camera on the pillow?

While most webcam shows are streamed with the camera pointing straight at the model’s face or upper body, there are a number of other options. Here are five simple ideas for mixing up your angles and hopefully making your shows a little more visually interesting:

POINT OF VIEW

POV is a definite favorite amongst creators and fans alike. It involves positioning your camera to provide the exact vantage point someone would have if they were sharing a sexual scenario with you in real life. Ideas for POV camera setups include:

  • Cowgirl joyride. Set up your camera or recording device on your bed, in the exact place someone would lay their head if you were climbing on top of them. From there, simulate riding motions and really make your audience feel as if they are right there underneath you! Consider buying a gimbal, which can help keep the camera steady.
  • Get stomped by a giantess. Perfect for cyber doms, this view requires the camera to be placed on the floor or at a lower level than the creator, so the viewer feels like they are beneath you – literally! This is the perfect setting to show off your skills as a powerful dom, talking down to your audience and establishing your power over them.
  • Pillow talk. It goes without saying that many fans come to webcam rooms for an intimate experience in hopes of forming a real connection with their favorite content creator. For a really intimate and engaging experience, why not give your audience the warm feeling of waking up next to you by setting up your camera on the pillow?

THE VOYEUR

We’ve surveyed thousands of webcam fans and many of them agree that the feeling of spying on their favorite creator is exhilarating and arousing. You can amplify that voyeuristic experience for your viewers by positioning your camera or recording device at a high vantage point — think “security camera” — but then acting as if you are unaware of it, just going about your day none the wiser to the fact that hundreds, if not thousands, of eyeballs are watching your every move. Playing dress-up or touching yourself while giving off that oblivious vibe can be an extreme turn-on for folks. Here are a few ideas for locations and corresponding activities that would perfectly suit such an angle:

  • Bedroom bliss. This is the obvious first choice for webcam voyeurism, as people want to see where the magic happens. Candidly film yourself getting dressed and ready for the day or night, or offer an arousing experience to your audience by demonstrating your favorite methods of self-love in your own bed, while pretending you have no idea you’re being filmed.
  • A workout to remember. Nothing says “sexy” like getting toned and sweaty. Let your fans and viewers catch a bird’s-eye view of your workouts, with bonus points if you do them nude. Viewers who love fitness content or peep shows will love watching you work with weights or do yoga.
  • Sexy in the kitchen. Cook a meal in a revealing outfit, or get a little R-rated with food items in the kitchen for some extra spice.

NAUGHTY PASSENGER

Setting up a camera on the dashboard of your vehicle — safely, of course — can be a fun and enticing way to take your viewers on an adventure! How freaky would you get while stuck in traffic, in line at the drive-thru or in the secluded corner of a parking lot? Your viewers are dying to know, so take them along for a wild ride they will never forget! Just keep your eyes on the road while driving and take care not to violate any public nudity laws.

FIRST-PERSON SEXUAL PERSPECTIVE

This one can be a lot of fun, especially for the exploratory, outdoorsy type! This camera angle involves a bit of skill, in the form of fastening a GoPro or smartphone on your head and allowing your audience to see the world around you from your perspective. While there may be some DIY head mount options, the best route is to purchase a relatively inexpensive head mount strap from Amazon for around $20 to $30. This way, you know your device is safely secured and you won’t risk dropping or damaging it. 

Remember, a first-person POV can be as much about exploring yourself as it is about exploring the outdoors. Here are some fun activities that you can do using this setup:

  • Nature calls. Get naked and explore the outdoors — safely and in an appropriately secluded area, of course. We are not advocating for public nudity, as mutual consent is of the utmost importance in every NSFW situation, especially when it’s being filmed. But if you live in a woodsy area or have access to an isolated beach, why not take a little frolic and let your fans come along?
  • Self-exploration. Let your fans see what you see when you are pleasuring yourself. Are you watching something arousing to get yourself off? Are you looking at your own body as you explore your fantasies and pleasures? This view is as up-close and personal as it gets and will be sure to excite and entice.
  • Partner exploration. This might be our favorite. Get with a partner or a group of consenting pleasure seekers and let your fans see the experience through your eyes. The GoPro strapped to your head is the ideal setup for this option, as it keeps the camera out of the way while offering unparalleled access to your sexual experiences from better-than-front-row seats!

The key to standing out is always the same: creativity. Thinking outside of the box and going beyond the typical webcam setup will offer your viewers an intimate experience they will never forget and keep them coming back. After all, success in this game is all about building your audience by staying on their mind.

Johnny Diamond is senior account manager at camming platform CAM4. Follow him @JDiamondXXX on Twitter and contact johnny@cam4.com for more information.

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