More and more people are turning to amateur porn to make a living. In fact, selling and producing homemade porn has become so profitable that many prominent porn stars are turning to amateur porn. And it’s not hard to see why –you’re earning your own money instead of making money for a studio.
There’s no interview or hiring process; you, and only you decide what you want and what you don’t want to do. The best part is that it gives you a residual income stream for as long as your content is available. Continue reading to find out how to sell homemade porn and earn money from your amateur performances.
Where to sell homemade porn
One of the most important things we need to address before you get started is –where to sell homemade porn? Here, you have a few options. The simplest way to sell your content is to use the networks that were designed specifically for selling amateur porn. In essence, these networks offer you a platform where you can sell your videos and they take a cut of your earnings in return.
The upside of this is that you are in direct contact with you buyers and that will help you gain loyal customers more quickly. They will probably start following you on social media, and then you’ll quickly have a large fan base. When you gain a large following, you can even start selling your content directly to customers, without the help of a third-party network.
Typically, you need to register as a producer and a model on the network. Then, you can start uploading your videos. This way, you can make anywhere between $5 and $200 depending on the website and the video (its length, quality and type).
How to start filming amateur porn
Before you start filming, you should know that all of the perfomers that appear in your videos, need to be verified on the sites that you plan to sell your content on. Aside from that, it goes without saying that everyone that participates in the scenes needs to be at least 18 years of age.
Then, you should find your audience, because it will help you sell your content more quickly and gain more popularity. It’s best to target specific porn niches in the beginning, like gay, lesbian couples, BBW, BDSM etc.
Now, in order to start making and selling homemade porn, you should consider investing in the following things:
Camera – If you want to start shooting videos, you’ll first need a high-quality camera. Although you can start with a basic HD webcam or even a high-quality smartphone, it would be best to upgrade your equipment as soon as possible. The better the equipment, the better your end product. In addition to that, youshould probably get a tripod and a microphone as well, but you likely won’t need them when you first start filming.
PC – You probably own a PC, but if you don’t, you should buy it as soon as possible. You need a computer to edit and upload all your videos. When you start getting some money, you should also invest in a professional video editing software, but you shouldn’t worry about that if you’re only starting out.
Lighting equipment – You should definitely invest in a lighting system if you plan to be filming in a place that doesn’t have great natural lighting. Luckily, the lighting systems are pretty cheap nowadays and you can get one for as little as $50.
Private bedroom – You’ll need a private place to film your movies. Don’t forget to remove anything that could reveal your identity or location.
Toys & outfits – Sex toys and outfits are optional, but you should have at least a few of them to begin with. Besides toys you can also consider including some outfits, sexy lingerie or even a penis extender, which will enhance your partner’s size and make the intercourse even more enjoyable.
Content Partner programs
Many adult tube websites such as Xhamster and PornHub have a content partner program. Basically, you register on their website, apply for a content partner program and upload your videos to their website.
Of course, you shouldn’t upload full videos to tube sites. The trick is to upload only a teaser clip, preferably with a watermark. If you upload the entire video, then nobody will feel the need to purchase it!
All of your uploaded videos are displayed with an ad that links back to your website. This is a great method for boosting traffic on your website (or account on a platform you use to sell your content).
Both Xhamster and Pornhub are popular adult tube sites, and you can choose either of them if you want to join a content partner program. However, Pornhub is probably a slightly better solution here.
First of all, the Pornhub network contains a number of tube sites –RedTube, YouPorn, Xtube and many, many more. This means that if you register for Pornhub’s content partner program, you can get exposure across the entire Pornhub network.
You can also sign up for the Pornhub Premium Viewshare as a content partner. This means that Pornhub will pay you every time someone watches one of your HD videos. If you become a Viewshare partner, you will also get a “Join” button under your videos that redirects viewers to your website or the network where you sell your content. Needless to say, this will help you drive more traffic to your site.
Payments for Viewshare partners are made monthly. Payouts are made through wire, Paxum, PayPal, and check. If you visit profiles of famous porn stars as well as amateur performers and even studios, you’ll see that most of them are content partners.
Practical tips for producing amateur content
Aside from the technical qualities of the video, you should consider the quality of the content itself. For example, you should aim to shoot longer videos. Generally speaking, longer videos are always better than shorter ones, because they allow your viewers to see the complete sex scene from start to finish. This means that they usually attract more viewers (and bring you more money). Try to record videos that are at least 10 minutes long.
Similarly, your viewers want an authentic porn experience. They don’t want to hear fake moaning or screaming. They know whether or not you’re enjoying yourself while filming. Don’t disrespect them by offering them fake content. In the end, you should understand that it’s not easy to sell homemade porn. There’s practically a limitless supply of free porn on the Internet and a very limited market for paid amateur content.
