How to Make Your Own Amateur Porn (Without the WTF)
You’ve got the camera – and her permission. Here’s how to make your ‘home movie’ more XXX than WTF?
Time was, if a man wanted to make a porn movie he’d have to invest considerably in a camera, lights, sets and actresses. Thanks though to the rise of Gonzo (professionally-produced, amateur-looking porn) and the advances in mobile phone and camcorder technology, making a slick-looking home movie has never been easier. That said, there are still some basic obstacles to overcome, not least persuading your girlfriend to star. To help out we spoke to some experts and Google (of course). Here are their top tips for making Oscar-winning filth.
Persuade your girlfriend to make amateur porn
Lots of women like being filmed as they can pretend to be a celebrity and are the centre of attention. Start videoing all sorts of stuff you do together – if you’re taking her to the zoo, film bits of your trip. Over dinner ‘interview’ her; start pushing it a bit, ask what the cheekiest thing she’s ever done on camera is. Work up until you can film ‘us together’. We call these ‘compliance loops’; once someone’s agreed to a little thing, they can be pushed to agree to something more significant. Once you get on to the good stuff, suggest the two of you watch it and then she can destroy it if she wants. Just leave the camera running by the bed. Give her the camera and if you feel comfortable she will too.
Don’t hog the camera
Allowing your other half to use the camera will help get her involved. This is a shared experience and they will enjoy the power of holding a camera and get more into it.
Keep it light
Humour can help people relax. You could try mimicking a stereotypical porn film for a first attempt. We mean men arriving to fix boilers, etc. If you’re feeling intimidated with a camera in front of you, this should help break the tension.
Mix it up
Use POV (points of view) shots. They evoke sexual energy very well. Put the camera to your eye and ask your partner to look into the lens. You could try shots from a camera on a tripod, but be careful. Too much of the same shot will get boring and if you have to keep stopping to move the camera, it will kill the mood.
Change the scene
The location of a scene can dictate the type of sex you want to film. For instance, bedroom sex is going to be quite vanilla but for best results you should do film quickies on the stairs and naughty sex in the garden – just be careful not to be seen as this is illegal. Plus you never know who’s watching.
Don’t stress about the technical side or worry too much about production values. You are not going to become a porn auteur overnight. The most important thing to catch is the sexual energy. It’s what everyone remembers about a porn film-just like food at a wedding.
Equipment
Start off with a cheap digital video camera. Some suggest a Sony Z1 camera or even a Sony PD150 cameras without selling a kidney. Be careful not to mix daylight and artificial light. For the most flattering, lady-pleasing results, either shoot without the lights on in a daylit room or pull the curtains and turn the lights on.
Remember the essentials
Make-up can be the difference between a horror film and an erotic movie. Professionals spend at least an hour in make-up before shooting.
From the January 2011 issue of FHM India.
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