How can I shoot multiple IMs in one location, and have each one look different?

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How can I shoot multiple IMs in one location, and have each one look different?

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First, check the definitions in the What’s the difference between a “location” and a “setting”? FAQ (in a nutshell, a Location is the address where the shoot is occuring, whereas the Setting is the room or area where the model will appear in the shoot – what the camera sees).

 

Unless a model is shooting in her own home, it is a requirement that for every shoot produced for the website, models appear to be in a different location. This rule is in place to support the paradigm of women in their real homes.

Just because what is shown in frame needs to appear to be a different location in every shoot, that does not mean SPs actually need to have a different location for every shoot shot – they just need to be aware of what is shown to customers. Set dressing and framing used in combination should enable SPs to get multiple shoots (that all appear to be shot in different locations), from the same single location.

The ability to get multiple shoot settings from a single location is especially helpful during IM days, when several shoots are happening in quick succession across a single day. Pre-planning should enable an SP to not only get multiple shoots shot across one location, but also ensure minimal movement of equipment between IMs.

Shooting efficiently not only makes for a more pleasant day for the SP (bonus!) but gives more time to focus on creative endeavours (better shoot quality!) and ensures models do not feel rushed so are able to fully relax and let go (better content!).

Risks

It’s very possible to “over do” this efficiency – a one house for all shoots approach – which is convenient for the Shoot Producer, but does not meet the requirements of the shoots the Company buys from Shoot Producers.

After a few shoots in each room (at the absolute most), the location is considered “shot out” – it’s no longer appropriate to make shoots there any more.

One space, six unique locations

Consider a typical bedroom with a window, a door and a double bed. With considered framing and set dressing it is possible to make a few seemingly-different locations from that one room.

Set up one

Adding only the set dressing and specific model personalisations needed to create a paradigm and suitable space – shoot an IM in the room “as it comes”, on the bed

ABOVE: A fair attempt at set dressing, the plants on the window are good and it was correct to add some colour onto the radiator in the back of frame.  The use of fabric however is a little clumsy. The pillows are draped in fabric rather than being convincingly covered by them, and the two pictures on the wall look a little forced.

Set ups two and three

Change the bed sheets / linen and move the camera to a top-down position over the bed.

ABOVE: Top-down views not only make it easier to reuse the same space without customers being aware (the overhead camera angle limits the amount of room in frame) they are also a really good way to show both model’s bodies clearly, side by side for easy comparison. When sitting part of a person’s body is masked by their own body due to the way they ‘fold up’… but laid out, everything is visible! “top-and-tailing” as shown here is a nice variation to a “typical” DIM where both models have their heads at the same end.

 

 ABOVE: It would not be suitable to shoot two top down DIMs in the same space but so long as the second frame was tighter so that no floor space was visible, a change of sheets and the same setting and camera position could be suitable for a SIM.

It could be possible to do two top down DIMs on the same bed so long as;

  • the angle of the camera and bed were changed
  • The bed was fully covered in new linen
  • Some differences were made to change up the floor (rug for example)

But this should not be done regularly.

Set up four

Move the bed to a new position in the space.

  • If the bed was by the window, move it against the wall
  • If the bed was long ways in the space, move it to be length-ways
  • If the base of the bed was facing the door, orientate it so the door is now facing the side of the bed
  • If the bed was against a wall, move it to the center of the space

In addition to moving the bed create a further sense of the location being new by changing out other large pieces of furniture, swapping out set dressing such as plants and ornaments and changing linen. Beware unusual items of set dressing or furniture – unique items are fine but may only be used once – used a second time they will stand out and “give the game away”.

ABOVE: As well as moving the bed, change the direction of the camera to ensure the newly dressed space feels like a new location. For example, if the camera is facing the headboard of the bed for IM 1 it should be facing the long side of the bed for IM2.

Set up five

Move the model from the bed, to elsewhere in the room: The floor / window sill / desk / wardrobe etc. It is essential to ask the model if she feels she could masturbate and have a real orgasm in this setting (or better, “What can we do to make this setting comfortable for you to masturbate and have an orgasm?”).

ABOVE: All these models were shot in bedrooms, but away from the bed. 1. Francisca is in a chair, 2. Molly B has moved to the floor, 3. Sara D is by the closet, 4. Luna is on a chest of draws, 5. Sicilia has climbed onto the desk and 6. Yale is by the window.

ABOVE: Sexiness not continuity rules apply but particularly with SIMs SPs need to consider if where the model is masturbating looks comfortable or believable – without one of these elements, customers will be less likely to go along with the set up, questioning why the model is not just on the more-comfortable bed! Paula B for example began her SIM looking for a lost slipper – a nice way to explore her buttocks in tight jean shorts and a believable reason for her to end up on the floor as she looked under the bed.

Set up six

Shoot through-the-doorway, for a different perspective. This will only create a new space if there are options to change up the area that is immediately visible through the doorway, to make a space that looks different to the areas already included in frame in previous IM shoots. When that is possible, it can be an effective approach.

ABOVE: Part of the appeal of SIMs in particular is customers getting to see what women look like when masturbating “alone at home” in real life. Framing in a small section of the door plays on this idea, adding an element of voyeurism. Demonstrated here to great effect.