If you’re looking for ways to spice up your relationship, or you want to add a different dimension to your casual sex encounters, making a sex tape could be a great way to go about it. You’ve probably watched porn movies in the past and thought: “I could do better than that.’ Well, you can, as anyone can be the star of their own sex show.
But if you want your sex tape to look professional, there’s a lot more to consider than simply pointing a camera or mobile phone towards the actions. You’ll need to find the right co-stars, experiment with angles, work on lighting levels and create an interesting setting. By taking a systematic approach to the process, there’s no reason why your next sex tape can’t be every bit as good as a professional porn film.
Before you strip off for action - and even before you start planning your shoot - you should think carefully about the consequences of making a sex tape. What if your phone or computer gets hacked, and the video falls into the wrong hands? The increasing number of revenge porn crimes is just one reason to proceed with caution.
It’s important that you only make a sex tape with people you trust. This will usually be your partner, but it may also be with swingers, friends, strangers and anyone interested in being filmed having sex. Don’t take chances with people you’re not entirely comfortable, as a video falling into the wrong hands could have significant consequences on your life.
To make your sex tape something that reflects your tastes, kinks and fetishes, you should spend some time doing research. By watching lots of sex tapes and porn movies, you’ll get an idea of what turns you and your partner on. You should think about exactly what you’d like to be watching several years from now.
Consider the following 5 points when looking for inspiration:
Once you have a rough outline for your sex movie, you can dive straight into filming. After all, it’s often the act of making a sex tape rather than the finished product that’s most fun. But if you want to create something that looks professional, you will have to learn lines, prepare sets and rehearse. The most important thing is that you and your co-stars all feel comfortable, sexy and relaxed - otherwise things will be very awkward.
Particularly if you’re shooting your sex tape with strangers or people you hardly know, things can get uncomfortable and awkward. Fortunately, there are several ways of breaking the ice and easing the tension on set, including:
Have fun with cameras and experiment with different sex acts and always remember to record them. At this stage, you can use your mobile phones to film the action.
The camera you choose for your sex tape will be crucial to the quality of the finished product. If your movie is just for you and your partner to enjoy, the camera on a leading smartphone will probably suffice. However, if you have grand plans for your film, it might be worth investing in some sophisticated equipment. There are various benefits associated with using both a mobile phone and a camcorder.
Using a mobile phone to capture the erotic action is cheap, as you probably own one already. Not only that, it’s small and easy to operate, so you’ll be able to take some great moving shots. On the other hand, most mobile phone cameras struggle in low light, and the images they produce can become juddery with movement. That said, you should be able to upload your sex tape onto the internet straight away with a mobile phone - if that’s what you’re planning.
If you’re planning to create something more professional, investing in some quality audio-visual equipment is probably the way to go. The latest camcorders offer a range of handy features, including image stabilisation, the ability to shoot HD video in badly lit environments and much better sound capture. If you’re on a tight budget, you may get many of the same features and benefits from an action camera such as a GoPro… at a fraction of the price.
The exact nature of the lighting on set will determine the quality of your final production. It is therefore a good idea to spend a while setting up different lighting arrangements to see which one works best for you. Take some test footage, and then make adjustments as necessary. Use candles, spotlights, dimmers and mood lighting to find out which combinations suit your production.
If your sex tape only involves you and your partner, the likelihood is your camera will simply be set in place and left alone. However, if you have a dedicated person shooting the action, it might be a good idea to experiment with different angles. For instance, a camera at the bottom of a bed is great for capturing the genitals. You may also find that holding cameras whilst performing sex acts will deliver great POV shots.
The simplest way to shoot is from the side, but this can get boring for the viewer after a while. If you’re making a serious production, use multiple cameras at different angles to tell the sex story you want. You can then spend time editing all of the shots into a cohesive sex movie afterwards. But don’t forget to take lots of close-ups of penetration and intimate sex acts.
The most important thing to remember when making a sex tape is to have fun. If you’re not enjoying the process and getting turned on, the final product will leave viewers feeling cold and uninterested.
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