IamA Ex Porn Photographer/Videographer AMA!

How often did you get a stiffy on set?

The first week, all the time. after that you get used to it and it's just work.

Do you feel jaded working on the industry? Do you get bored at work the same way a McDonalds employee does.

it was exciting! I mean some days you didn't want to be on set, but I love being creative and porn allowed me to do that.

So you spot the new guys by their erections?

pretty much haha

Have you ever been mistakenly squirted/ came on by the actors as you were filming?

Yes. Ruby Knox got me in the face.

Did you ever refer to close up shots as "The Splash Zone"?

We call them cookie shots.

That's... just... I don't even know how to react to that

It's a cute way to describe full frontal closeup of a vagina getting jackhammered by a ridiculous looking cock.

Is it true that the guys have to ejaculate basically on command?

pretty much. if they need a minute alone to get ready, we have no problem doing that. But for the most part they can do it on command.

1. Do you know why women go to porn industry? Is it just the big cash you mentioned in other topic? What are other reasons?

2. I don't mean to be rude, follow up to the previous question, is it maybe because some of them are not satisfied sexualy? They don't have a boyfriend or something like that?

3. Do they really look so different? http://imgur.com/a/ynkv8?gallery

They get into it for different reasons. I can't speak for everyone. I know a lot of them have broken families, or got into it out of desperation for money, things like that.

Is it true they use large lenses to stand further back to avoid getting fluid on them?

Yes.

Have you ever filmed Asa? If so, is her butthole worth all the award-winning?

Asa is so much fun to shoot! I love working with her. She's fun.

Asa seems happy and well adjusted, at least from her AMA. Are girls like her the exception or the norm in the industry?

I wish more were like her. I mean there are a lot of talent that are fun to shoot, but she's at the top.

Hi there! If you dont mind me asking, what is the salary like for a cameraman in the industry?

depends who you shoot for, and if you're freelance. Some companies pay $150/day, some pay more. My day rate for content shoots was $1,200/day, and $200-250/day for production shoots.

Could you explain the difference between content, production, and what a free lancer does? There is a pretty big pay difference between the three.

Content- An actress could pay me $1,200 for 12 hours of shooting. The "content" we shot during that day would be theirs only. They can release that content exclusively to their websites.

Production - working for a production company for 1-3 scenes a day for a movie, website, etc..

Would content involve sex? Or just the girls posing?

both. anything shot on camera is considered content.

So the girl who pays you controls that content, does the other person just get paid by her as well to relinquish their claim to the content?

yep!

Has there ever been a scene that was extremely awkward for you to shoot? Thanks for doing this ama, its something interesting to learn about.

Watching Mick Blue ejaculate is hands down the funniest thing I've ever seen. The girl couldn't keep a straight face, and neither could the crew.

EDIT He scratches his belly in a circular motions REALLY HARD. it's like he's trying to rip his skin off. It's just the most unexpected thing i've ever seen.

If you have a girlfriend or a wife, what is her opinion about your job?

I had one, and she's the reason i quit the business. Couldn't be happier with the decision. I'm an insurance broker now and love my job.

Have you ever dated(or slept) with anyone you work with? (obviously don't have to give names).

Yes I have. I used to date Taylor Vixen. I won't get into details about the sex though. That's private.

How does your current partner feel about you previously dating pornstars? Has that been an issue in more recent relationships?

It didn't go over well when i first told her. She still doesn't like it but the past is the past.

Assuming they haven't met before, how much time do the actors & actresses spend together before filming?

Could be an hour, could be 10 minutes. Most of them know each other from previous shoots though.

What's the most interesting shoot you did?

hmm. It's not just one shoot, but a whole movie. Rocco Reed's first movie he directed. I forget the name of it, but it was about witches and spells and stuff. it was odd, but came together quite nicely.

have you ever wanted to do a scene?

No. I was an extra in a scene once. Awkward.

Yeah, could you please explain this? Like what does an extra in a porn do?

In the scene i did, i played the drummer of Danny Mountain's band. I was taking apart and loading a drum set into a van.

How long did it take for your job to turn into "work."

What were the aspects of your job you disliked the most?

about a week.

I hated the long hours. I couldn't make plans during the week. It was hard to keep a girlfriend or a date for that matter, because you don't know if you're going to get out of there at 6pm or 2am.

What did your relatives think of your work? Did they know? Just imaging trying to explain to my grandmother if it were me.

Everyone in my family knew. I remember my grandmother calling me to congratulate me getting hired at Penthouse. She knew I worked my ass off to get hired there. My family supported me 100%.

Who's the coolest , down to earth pornstar you've worked with?

Taylor Vixen, and Charlie Laine.

did you ever film any brutal stuff? If so was it hard to watch, that stuff just makes me feel sorry for the girl

No, i wouldn't film that stuff. Mostly bc i didn't know how to shoot or direct it.

Is it more difficult to get into the business or leave it?

getting into it is the hard part.

One of very few AMA's where I've read every comment, really appreciate OP's dedication.

I love AMA's, but always get disappointed when only 10 questions get answered. wanted to make up for all the crap one's i've seen!

You're fucking great, this ama has seriously lightened the load (hah) of my depression today.

This, and Schwarzenegger screaming movie quotes over in /r/movies. You should go look at that. He's taking requests.

holy fuck you just made my day.

Are casting couch videos faked?

no idea.

Ever seen a heavy emotional response from the actors/actresses on set?

yes. I've seen girls break down. Especially if they're new to the business. But we always gave them time to collect themselves, and the show usually went on.

Did it really felt right continuing after that kind of reaction, though?

no. but if they say the want to continue, we can't say no for the sake of the cost of production.

Hey man! I came from the other thread you were posting in. A lot of cool stuff. I am going to school for audio engineering, and one of the things we studied was sound effects in the porn industry (ex. Dipping a corn dog in mayo, slapping a chicken on a desk, someone slurping on a lollipop) and how it added to the video. My question is, how often are sound effects used to enhance a porn video? Do you guys decide after the shoot what effects to add in order to excentuate a certain sound you couldn't quite capture right during shooting?

To my knowledge, we never used foleys. Ever.

Whats the average size penis of a male pornstar? I don't believe that all male pornstars have a 8+ inch cock.

6-9

Is it true that a lot of the male talent use Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs to make sure they get a perfect boner throughout the entire shoot?

i don't know about a lot, because if they did they would take it before showing up to set, but i have seen a few take them in front of me.

Can you clarify what you meant when you said those gigantic dicks are fake? I want to feel better about myself.

they are prosthetic. It's a mold glued to the guys body.

Have you ever shot midget porn?

lol no.

is it ever sad? I'd think not a lot of young girls or parents of girls want their kids to grow up and get into that industry. I've heard a fair amount of women that in the industry come from pretty troubled pasts.

sometimes when I was doing a girls first shoot I would talk to them to make them more comfortable, and sometimes i would hear stories that were tough to hear.

How did you get into this business? Why did you quit/leave? Also, there are some pretty brutal horror stories out there about porn. Have you ever witnessed something that shouldn't have happened?

I've seen it all my friend.

I got into it by my now ex gf. She got me into taking pictures and i took off with it.

What made you leave? Did the lifestyle just not agree with you? Or, did you move onto something new with your career?

Met a girl. Wanted a more normal life with her.

Started a thread on a forum site and got a few questions from other people.

1. Do any pornstars work with common diseases like like herpes, or HPV.

2. Do you know what these chicks do the money they make from being "company"? Like do they pay taxes on it mainly

3. What is the most disgusting thing you seen on a porn set?

A lot of them do but take medications to control it.

They do pay taxes on the money they make.

Most disgusting? A girl that didn't give herself an enema before an anal scene.

Sup man, Thanks for doing the AMA. Who is the favorite girl you worked with, and did you get to have sex with some of them afterwards? (Already been answered)

Also, Which site do you think has the best selection of Porn and/or would recommend to anyone? (Research purposes)

Edit: HOPE THIS ISNT TOO LATE, WHICH GEL DO YOU USE?

hmm.. i have a few favorites.

Girls- Taylor Vixen, Ruby Knox, Emi Addison, Tia Cyrus, and Nikki Benz.

Guys- Rocco Reed, Bruce Venture, Michael Vegas, James Deen

As far as selection, I love Twisty's and Penthouse. To me, they have the highest quality video (3D as well), and the best production value.

Wait.. what? 3D?!???

Penthouse only shot in 3D when i worked for them.

Have you ever seen two people have like, a real connection while filming a scene?

Yes. Xander Corvus and Ash Hollywood. They were dating at the time. Same with Rocco Reed and Asa Akira.

Someone once told me fluffers were a thing (girls who keep guys hard between the scenes). Are they really a thing?

very rarely, but yes.

Do you have a gag reel that you could share with us?

I. Fucking. Wish.

What do you have against OSHA? Last thread, you said Fuck OSHA.

They will go out of their way to slap fines and shut down productions over nothing.

Did you enjoy that line of work? what do you do now?

Are you glad you are not doing that type of photographs/videos now?

Loved what I did, but I'm much happier now as an insurance broker. I get offers to shoot occasionally but I always turn them down.

That's great. Would not have thought someone would change from a photographer/videographer to an insurance broker. I would have thought you would stay in photo/video business but just not porn.

Which job is better money overall ?

I tried staying in, doing weddings, but hated it. I still take pictures, but only in a non-business way, like take pictures at a friends birthday party.

Insurance pays WAY more than porn.

Perhaps a foolish question, but how many of the female orgasms are "real"? I'd imagine 99% of them to be fake.

real ones do happen, but most are fake.

Is the porn industry really cut-throat (being a generally taboo profession) or is it lax? I'm talking behind the scenes. Do you have to always deal with the mafia, cops, or life threatening competitors? Hahahehe. I'm kinda serious, after watching Ice Man.

No, not at all. Everyone gets along.

What kind of unexpected incidents do you run into during a shoot? Any moments that were laughable/disgusting/noteworthy that stayed with you for a while afterward?

oh, plenty! Some ruin your day, some make your day.

Watching Rocco Reed step backwards and fall into a pool while directing his first movie was a highlight.

What % of porn stars have "daddy issues"?

a lot.

I'm going for a communications degree specializing in video production. What else would you suggest for getting this kind of job? Any tips on how to get a video gig? Even if it's not porn?

Also what's your editing set up at home like?

What kind of camera do you use? I'm looking at buying a dslr for my first camera and then getting a zoom h4n for audio.

I have a Canon 5D Mark II. that's the industry MINIMUM. most people use that as a tester camera before pulling out an $80k Hasselblad.

As far as video, I shot with my 5d, a 7d, or the Panasonic 3D cams.

As far as editing, I used Cs5, Lightroom, and Aperture on a Mac. pretty basic setup.

If you wanted to get a photography or videography job not in the porn industry, how would your experience help or hinder you?

there's an unwritten rule in mainstream production. If they find out you worked in adult film, you're pretty much blacklisted from mainstream.

So, what about lighting? Are you using a 3 point lighting system, or something else?

We usually had anywhere from 5-20 lights on set. I preferred using natural light (as a photographer) vs. a 5k, but in studio it's hard to get away with that. We used mainly Kinos, 1k's, and had a few 5 and 10k's handy for bigger sets.

Do you ever walk in on someone looking at porn at your insurance job and just say "I took that photo." That would be badass.

no, but when i'm at a bar and they have those Penthouse bartop games where you have to find the differences between the two photos (PhotoHunt), I see my work a lot.

MIKEY!!!! What up bro!?

Xander Fucking Corvus. We need to grab drinks soon dude.

You seem to know Taylor Vixen pretty well. You don't have to answer this question if you don't think you should, but why is it that she only does lesbian porn?

It's just her personal preference. She saves sex with a man for her personal life, and now, with her husband.

How much money do you make? Is it consistent --Is there a lot of competition in this field or are you just one of the few to have such a job? And did you major in film/ photography?

Tons of competition. There's 1000's of people willing to do your job for less money. It came down to being damn good at it, and going above and beyond what was expected.

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that is usually the case. I've been offered to do this many times but always declined.

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They have to be tested every 2 weeks. if they show up to set with a test that's over 2 weeks old, they get sent home.

What kind of accidents (If any) have happened on the set/during filming?

ripped buttholes. Oh my god.

How do your mother and father feel about your career choice?

They supported me 100%

Yeah, but were they ashamed of you when you became an insurance broker? :P

hahaha

wow it seems I'm one of the firsts here. as you shot the scenes did you ever got bored of the women? In sense that it stopped turning you on as much?

Yep. It was just work.

What do porn sets smell like after a day of filming?

hmm.. normal i guess. When we're done the sets are immediately cleaned.

If you could sum up all the things you've seen into a single sentence, what would it be?

shitpissfuckcuntcocksuckermotherfuckertitsfartturd&twat.

Were there ever any physical altercations while you were on set?

once, almost. I won't say who, but it was a 2 on 2, and things got a little heated.

Do you have to learn to not stare at women's parts, or is it something that they have to get used to if not already?

it's part of the job. if a boob needs makeup, boob needs makeup.

did you ever have any kind of intercourse with actresses following a shoot ?

ew dude no.

Who is the best/most professional/favorite porn star to work with?

Who is the worst?

hmm.. i have a few favorites. Girls- Taylor Vixen, Ruby Knox, Emi Addison, Tia Cyrus, and Nikki Benz. Guys- Rocco Reed, Bruce Venture, Michael Vegas, James Deen

I won't say who the worst are. there are plenty.

Who are payed the most on average: Actors or Actresses ?

the ladies.

What do you do now?

I'm an insurance broker.

Have you ever gotten involved with a model?

yes, Taylor Vixen.