Two Becomes One

Camming Made Easy

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Two Becomes One

Your nerves are all fluttery and your palms are sweaty. You’re ready to take that next big step in the internet dating scene- you’re going to take it from IM to cam. This is a pretty smart way to actually make sure the person you’re talking to really is who they say they are, but also a way to guage someone’s facial expressions as they speak in a way you just can’t do via text based medium. So, how are you going to make it so this internet first impression is a good one? There are a few technical tips and tricks that can make your camming experience one where you’re looking good and feeling confident.

The Technicalities

The single biggest mistake that most make when initiating a cam chat is having a light on behind their head. This is usually a ceiling light and you know, you can’t help that- maybe you want to come across like a real angel, but that halo’s not going to be doing you any favors. So how do you set up more favorable lighting that doesn’t make you seem cloaked in shadow? Really easy trick- two smaller lamps on either side of your desk. Sort of position them slightly diagonal to your cam, so that they are not bright lighting the cam itself but also not casting a bright glow on your face, washing it out. The look you are trying to achieve here is usually brought with a lighter, dimmer lighting, but just enough so that your features are visible.
Also, make sure that your speed is on par with what the cam can handle- if you aren’t running the optimal internet speed for the cam you have, your visual will be jerky and delayed.

You, Yourself

So you might be considering slathering on some make up if you’re going on cam- don’t. Less is more because even with the dim lighting described above, the cam will enhance the darker features- so if you have gobs of eyemake up and lipstick on, it’s going to show through much more pronounced, making you appear to have put on much more than you did. Same goes for men- if you’re camming with a slight 5 o’clock shadow, you are going to find that you’ve got a serious case of the Grizzley Addams effect going on to the person you’re chatting with. Now, if you have a beard, that’s fine- but if you’re usually cleanly shaved, it’s best you don’t stop now. Also, another thing to remember is an earth toned shirt. Don’t go for black, that will wash out your face and make you appear paler than you are- as will a lighter colored shirt. Earth tones, muted blues, greys and soft pinks or greens are often best. Your hair’s not going to be such a big deal, but you may want to toss it a little if you’ve longer hair so that it does not appear plastered to your head. If you have shorter hair, running your fingers through is usually sufficient.

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