AMATEUR ANGLE
In Part I, we discussed the ways and tools you’d need to produce your own amateur adult videos. In this final part, we would like to offer some basic information and a few pearls of wisdom for those of you interested in being a model in an adult video.
Please note that, as with any business endeavor, you should consult your own accountant and attorney about laws in your community.AMATEUR ANGLE
In Part I, we discussed the ways and tools you’d need to produce your own amateur adult videos. In this final part, we would like to offer some basic information and a few pearls of wisdom for those of you interested in being a model in an adult video.
Please note that, as with any business endeavor, you should consult your own accountant and attorney about laws in your community. Although this is a very fun and rewarding job, never lose sight that this is a business and should be operated as such.
Here are some things to consider and look out for, when getting your start as a model in adult entertainment:
1. Is this “talent scout” you are considering using running a legitimate business?
2. Ask for examples of the content producer’s work. AMVC has many, many videos to show prospective models, and content producers should have, at a minimum, a few examples of their work. If they’re just beginning, have a little patience and ask a butt load of questions to reach as informed a decision that you can about this person or company’s ethics and business practices.
3. Get a copy of anything you’ve signed and make sure both parties have signed and dated it.
4. Did the entity hiring you to model make copies of your ID and have you sign a model release? If not, they are operating an illegal business.
5. Read every word of the model release, before signing it, and ask questions about anything you don’t understand. A standard release should state that the model is of legal age and that the model is giving up all rights to what may be done with the footage. A more in-depth release, like we use at AMVC, may go into more detail about sexual situations, liability, etc.
6. Get a valid ID, if you don’t have one! Without it, no legal business can give you any work. Valid ID is defined as the following: A photo state-issued ID, a photo driver’s license, a Military ID, or a Passport. There are absolutely no exceptions and should be no discussions about accepting anything else, unless you’re asked for a second form of ID as additional documentation to the valid ID.*
7. Use your brain. If something doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t. If you’re in this strictly for the money, then don’t let the thought of some quick money cloud your judgment.
8. The producer should discuss with you, before doing a shoot, your sexual limitations (if you have any) and you should both be informed and in agreement about what you will and won’t do sexually.
9. Don’t be late. I repeat, do NOT be late! I’ve been told that I’m very friendly and fun to work with, but I will usually fire a model on the spot if they’re late. I accept no excuses for showing up late (or worst…not at all!) and most seasoned producers are the same way. We are running a business and you are expected to treat it as such.
10. It’s very rare that you are going to be hired as an employee of that company. Odds are that you’ll be hired as “contract labor”. Typically, contract labor is hired to perform a temporary task for a one-time job and payment. Therefore, most of our models have full or part-time jobs and do work for us on the side for fast, easy, extra money. In other words, don’t quit your day job just yet.
11. You probably won’t become a “star”. Most of us in the business usually use “porn star” as a fun description that’s most widely recognized and understood for the proposed job. Don’t let a producer make you think that they can make you a star, because odds are very unfavorable of that actually happening. However, it can and does happen sometimes and AMVC is privy to a variety of contacts for getting you more work in magazines and other video companies and we don’t mind helping you try to make it big (just remember who helped you if you do!)
12. Each producer will have his/her own rules of conduct upon arrival to the set. Make sure these rules are explained to you and you understand them. For example: When you arrive on the set of one of my videos, you are to be clean, wearing underarm deodorant, wearing no cologne or perfume, have on skidmark-free underwear, pagers/cells turned off, on time, in a good mood, and ready to work, have fun, and make some money! However, a different producer may have a different set of rules (or none at all).
What’s The Synopsis Here?
Although this is a very fun, erotic, and sometimes lucrative business endeavor, it should be treated like any other business, because, in essence, it is. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and always think safe and smart!
If you’re in the Seattle area (or have no problem getting here) and want to be a model in adult videos, AMVC looks forward to the opportunity to work with you. If you’re interested in being a model for our company, you may submit a Model Application at AMVC.com.
If you’re just curious or not in the area, there are numerous producers out there just waiting to hear from you. But we realize that not everyone in this business is as ethical as us and we’d like you to be aware of that fact.
AMVC is owned by our parent company, On The Edge of Cyberspace, Inc., a Washington corporation located in Seattle and operated by W. David MacKenzie and Allen McNulty. David and I have a combined 16 years of experience in the online and offline adult entertainment industry and we take great pride in our quality customer service and business ethics, as well as our insatiable appetite for sales and growth. With over half a million dollars in sales last year, our next goal is a million!
Dealing only with the productions of amateur and pro-amateur videos, AMVC’s products and services are divided into several categories: Production, Marketing, Sales, and Distribution for ourselves, as well as for many other amateur producers who have entrusted us to handle the above categories for the videos they produce. (At the time this article was submitted for publication, AMVC has 88 producers for whom we market/distribute and 7 different video labels that we produce ourselves.)
*Editor’s Note: It is the opinion of YNOTMasters that content producers should ALWAYS require the model to produce a second valid ID, so be prepared and have one with you.
