I would like to read it,respect to what you did when most of ppl here weren't even born!
Who would like to read my E Book on how to shoot porn?
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I's very revealing the Damian thinks people only communicate via Email.
Maybe he can't afford a phone or to use it.
The publisher is someone I've known for maybe 15 years. He phoned me after we linked on FB.
Maybe Damian doesn't have friends.
That fake Twitter account is about your level.Sure. You can make up an excuse for not posting the email with full headers whenever you like man.
www.twitter.com/fakepaulmarkham
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Should I post some of the quotes you make there?Last edited by Paul Markham; 07-28-2011, 07:22 AM.Comment
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It's aimed at Newbies. Maybe a few experienced will find it interesting.
Grammar of mine isn't a strong point.2)I'm sure you are aware of some grammatical errors in the book. There aren't many but there are some badly misplaced commas which kind of change the meaning of what you are saying, so i would fix those.
Need to get it proof read.
Need to read it again and make sure it covers both points properly.3)Photos and videos. Especially now it is imperative that shooters DO BOTH if they are selling content online or shooting exclusives. There are several BIG link sites who accept galleries/free sites and they will NOT accept vid grabs for stills. They want actual stills if you are submitting an image gallery. And a gazillion other reasons.
To repeat- shooters should take stills and video for all content.
Thanks, need to get in some links to firms like Lastolite. Also tell people to take a few white sheets, spreading those over a wooden floor or highly covered carpet can solve color in balance. Good point and that's what I need others reading it show what I left out.4)Reflectors on hand. Don't know how much you get into reflectors but imo they can literally save you in a bind.
They are also very inexpensive.http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/1...-reflector.htm
Thank you.That's it for now, I think it's shaping up nicely.Comment
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Actually Paul I think that fake twitter account is technically or legally harassment.
I know its only the product of some worthless troll but you could do some screen grabs and contact twitter to have them remove it.
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My email to Currently Sober with his comments and my replies.
Thanks for the comments, this is exactly what I need. Another POV.
Hopefully will get a few more.
Yes not finished and the end wasn't touched. When the publisher offered me the deal I lost interest, not I've got some time will finish it. Probably during the winter, when it's cold. Grammar never was my strong point. LOLOK, well its obviously not finished, because it kinda drifts off into your personal notes at the end, but thats fine. You never said it was the finished article, so fair enough. I am also sure that you are aware that there are a few grammatical errors, but nothing a good proof read wont fix...
Correct, experienced shooters have built there way of working over years and are not likely to change.I also understand that it is aimed at 1st time shooters (Total Noobs) and as such, I cant really find anything wrong with it.
Yes it's articles I've posted over the years, I've probably shared what I know already.I'd have to say that a lot of the sections are things that you have posted here on GFY before, such as the 27 poses, and the advice on the girls periods etc, but thats OK cause most of the people who would be reading it, would be unaware of GFY, and therefore its new to them...
Yes it needs beefing up without going on and on.In essence, its not GREAT... But its not terrible either. It does however, IMHO, need a lot more 'Meat' in it, before its saleable...
Hopefully this will save a few making the same mistakes we made. Warn them first. LOLMost of the stuff you discuss I know anyway, but only due to my own 20+ years of shooting experience. However, with that said, its still stuff that I LEARNED OVER TIME... and therefore would have been handy to have all in one place, for a beginner...
I could simply get away with it, my strong point was my charm in the shoot and being able to say things others couldn't Even as a 40 year old I would say things to a girl that she would laugh at or take as flattery. If others said it she would walk out.Theres a couple of things I DON'T agree with, (Regarding the talking to the model section) but thats not down to protocol. Just not the way I would do them - But then I am not you, and what you could say, as a friendly looking older guy with a camera (Uncle Paul?) simply would not work for me...
For instance.
"I'm actually a pervert and there's no film in the camera.?
When shooting a close up of a pussy. "Reminds me it's lunch time soon." Or just zoom in, look over the camera and say "Smile."
Mason got away with it in a different way, Colby was utter charm and Jack Harrison used to put on his foreign accent and flirt a lot. It was whether the girl really believed she wasn't safe or you were joking to make the work go better.
However it needs to be written better to explan it better. Being business like to a model, like you would to a secretary isn't going to work. IMO the girl needs to have her best coaxed out of her. XXX is a prime example of a shooter who can barely keep the girl awake or in the room.
Will rephrase that. Wanted to express the shooter should have no pre conceived ideas of what will happen on a casting. The next Miss World might turn up or someone who looks more like her Dad. LOL Thanks will reword it.I also didn't like the sub heading of "Everything is up for grabs at a casting" - To me, that just sounds really pervy...
Yes.You include a simple form for the model to fill in - Pre Shoot - But don't include a sample model release and 2257 forms that can be printed off and used by the photographer... Perhaps add them in?
We check IDs and flat bed scan them today or shoot them laying on the floor, then at the start of every scene we shoot the model holding her IDs. HIV tests are also checked before the shoot. Payment at the end, which might be 20 minutes after we start or the end of the day. That gives them incentive. Payment for the shoot is discussed with the girl at the time of booking. Need to make all that clearer.Finally, you list you 'Order' of things on the day of the shoot, which ends up with "paperwork' Then 'Pay the model'... While you are used to doing it this way, I would recommend that the paperwork (IDs Model Releases, HIV Test Scans etc) be done BEFORE you shoot...
I agree to the paying at the end, cause if you give them the money before you shoot, they loose incentive, however, for a new guy, it would make sense to get the paperwork done at the start. Just incase she doesn't have her IDs etc.... Cause if she doesn't, she will still want paying, and you wont wanna pay her, cause you cant guarantee you can sell it legally. But I am not trying to tell you how to suck eggs. I'm sure you know that already. I'm just suggesting that you tell a newbie to do it that way round.
Yes. Exactly what I needed.Hope you find the above to be constructive advice and opinions....

This was very helpful. After some thought on the communication part I think it needs rewriting.
I need to get it right. I was able to get away with a lot of flirting, girls enjoy being flattered, when naked and doing sexy things they like it to be appreciated. What they don't like is it done in a way that scares or upsets them. A shooter who wants to be good needs, to develop his charm and work with models using it. Once it upsets the model, the day is over.Comment
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Not me...“If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”Comment
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I'd like to read it for sure. You have my Skype!It's about time I get back to it and now all the negatives are scanned I plan to edit one video a day and write some more and edit what I have.
What I'm going to do with it is try to sell it via some sites online. The publisher I was talking to offered a deal I wasn't happy with. Exclusivity with no promises of revenue.
Only non trolls are invited and those who shoot or wish to.
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You're the one that appears to have issues with some of the disgusting things you post on that fake Twitter.
Surprised GFY even lets you link to it and hasn't hahahahahahahahahahaha'd it yet.Comment
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That's not me posting the Twitter account. It's Damian.
Will send you a copy Sally or who ever.
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One more though. Regarding the 'Model Communication' angle...
I understand what you are saying about joking that there is 'No Film in the camera' etc, and have no doubt that works for YOU...
Likewise, I feel confident that I too, could make a similar joke, and get away with it...
The same goes for the 'flirting angle'... HOWEVER...
Both you and I have a legit, verifiable history that can be checked up on... The person reading the e-book, and then booking his first model, does not have the same credibility...
Therefore, while the girl infront of your camera, or my camera, may well be new, or established, at least she knows the names of other models who have been there before her, and sees that the end product is going to be legitimately sold, alongside many other models doing similar shoots etc...
But the new guy - Well, I personally wouldn't recommend that he tries to flirt, or 'fool about' (Mentally, not physically) with the model...
Again, its all down to the individual, but I think that suggesting a brand new guy acts exactly the same way as a guy who has done shoots 100s of times, might not be the best approach for him to take...
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