Camming dynamics is more complex than meets the eyes. Just like there is not only one kind of person in the world, there is not only one style of camming. The New Camming Perspective aims to explain the main difference between porn/freemium and camming/premium, based on social science studies. The understanding—without any moral judgement—that there are two different products in the same market could help the model to decide where she fits in. Her place in the world is not just the result of her physical traits but also a choice that might take into account her personality, lifestyle and goals at work. I hope this article might provide you (models) with some insights that can help you decide what kind of camming is for you!
Let’s take a better look into this:
Where are the models from?
Freemium models are mostly from North America, while the premium ones come from Western Europe and South America.
Who are the models?
Many of the freemium models are involved in the adult industry and other jobs related to porn. They enjoy publishing explicit adult content on their social media which attracts thousands of followers. Frequently, work is not hidden from the ones who make up their social group. This could be why they do not mind being overexposed. On video chat, they often show off their bodies naked for tips and have fun with the porn traffic.
On the other hand, the premium ones, rarely reach such engagement on their social networks because of their personalities: usually low-profile girls who don't like to expose themselves too much online due to the fact they are living double-lives (family, friends and sometimes even the boyfriend don't know about their job). On video chat, they prefer to build connections with users (social traffic) who are interested in interacting in a deeper way with a girl (not only to reach sexual relief quickly).
How to dress up?
Freemium models are usually seen wearing a bikini or tiny lingeries in order to arouse their members sexually. The premium ones quite often are seen wearing glamorous outfits, because their intention is to stand out as someone who is interesting and has status. Let's keep in mind some guys want to consume this kind of emotion.
How does the relationship with the clients happen?
Freemium customers are horny guys that are ready to cum. Premium customers are guys that have sexual fantasies to be carried out. The latter have busy and lonely lives and are seeking company.
Pros and cons of freemium and premium camming—what's good and bad about this style of camming?
FREEMIUM CAMMING
•More Physical Effort and Less Verbal Activity
To keep the members in the room interested in the show, the model must be in action all the time and must create content daily since the relationship is established based on the models body. Nevertheless, there is no need to think too much about the clients, to remember names, tastes, or even discuss art, books, and movies. Is this good or bad? You decide!
•More New Faces, Less Commitment to Schedules
The many different people who visit the model to see her in action can allow her to have more flexible schedules since having regulars means being committed to someone. After all, if the model isn't the talkative type and the focus is only placed on her body, she probably will not have too many regulars, because what makes a person get really involved with another one is their personality. It is really hard to show personality without too much verbal communication.
•Quicker Money, Yet no Control of Your Image
A room full of guests waiting to see a part of the models’ body is great for exhibitionists and there are girls like that. The tips are the method of payment. This could lead to quicker money because many guys can tip simultaneously. However, there are moments one guy pays and everybody has fun, as well as hard times when there are few members around. On the other hand, the model has no control about how her image might be used on the web, which could lead to future regrets due to the great difficulty to remove content.
PREMIUM CAMMING
•More Selectivity, More Demands for the Models
As mentioned, some girls get to have fun showing off their body. The question is to whom? To everybody or just to the ones who she builds connections with? A premium camgirl has the privilege to choose! On the other hand, this requires preparation and mental effort in order to appeal both erotically and mentally stimulating. This could mean having to develop language skills, having interesting subjects to discuss with the members, and really caring (showing empathy) about them.
•More Constant Earnings, More Patience Required
The earnings of premium can be much more constant due to the regular clients. The regulars can become good friends and support the model for many years. However, patience and empathy are some necessary skills to have for these models, otherwise they will end up quitting because relationships are not built overnight.
•Less Exposition, More Rigid Routine
Work is part of life; being exposed not necessarily. A premium camgirl is able to limit her free exposition by only chatting in the open chat, instead of performing naked in public. This style of camming allows more privacy and safety against having her image leaked into the web. Nevertheless, in order to be successful, the model must stick to her schedule and to her character.
Final Considerations
To conclude, the New Camming Perspective could say that the main advantage of a premium platform is the better control of models' privacy while the main advantage of freemium platforms is the chance to make quicker money. The main disadvantage of each is exactly the advantage of the other one: premium might be slower to get money and freemium is devoid of any privacy.
Which is better for the model? How can she know that she is following the right path?
The answer is completely individual. The New Camming Perspective may not interfere in this choice, but may stimulate you to think long-term rather than just live by chance. This is why it is really important that we take time to think about the directions our lives are taking and try to make decisions that make sense to what we what you feel is best for you, and not just follow the flow.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Priscila Magossi is a journalist (Mackenzie-SP/Brazil, 2002-2005), with a Master’s degree (2006-2008) and a Ph.D. (2010-2014) in Communication and Semiotics (PUC-SP/Brazil). Since she has started her journey in the communication field, she has been studying the impacts of the Mass Media and the Cyberculture in the post-modern society, focusing primarily on the social bonds dynamics.
Regarding her main activities in the camming industry, Dr. Magossi is the author of the New Camming Perspective: a formal study about camming that also looks into the porn industry, the mainstream media, and social behavior in order to draw conclusions.
This new approach for understanding camming is centered on the main concepts of (1) Building Connections between models and members through the (2) Social Aspect of Camming, which is only possible to be developed when in touch with access to the (3) Social Traffic.
The goal of this project is to maximize profit, retain return customers, offer better working conditions and female empowerment.
