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VictorVarnadoNYC, a new broadcaster to watch

 

Written by Victor Varnado

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After being in movies with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Eddie Murphy I never would have imagined I would be on Camfrog. But I’m so happy I am.

So what am I doing on Camfrog?

The short version of the story is that after working for a long time in television and film I thought it might be time to use my producing skills to make something for myself.

An energetic guy named Michael introduced me to the platform. At first, I thought that Camfrog was mostly one thing: Attractive women talking to the camera.  I mean, that’s not a problem and many of the people I met since signing on to the platform have been fantastic.

A high point exploring the platform had to be stumbling on to a channel featuring a woman that goes by Highness_ .  She has her broadcast tricked out with an analog mixes, a high-end mic, and a DJ station. Now I started to get pretty excited.

Why? Because in my career in media I have always wanted to know what more could be done with any format. Michael suggested that I experiment so that’s exactly what I am doing. I decided to create a live series on Camfrog called Victor Varnado: I think I’m Having Fun.

Screen Shot 2019-02-08 at 11.35.17 AMEvery week I’ll have two shows that will always happen at the same time and special events that will be announced.
Screen Shot 2019-02-08 at 11.35.31 AM.pngNYC Talent Show, one of New York’s longest-running performance art open stages with comedians, musicians, dancers, and whatever else you can think of taking the stage for 6 minutes at a time every Sunday at 9 PM EST.  If you are in New York you can come down to The Creek and The Cave and see the show live or be in it.
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TERRIBLE AT POOL is a talk show where I play a guest in pool. I’m terrible, but at least I’m funny.  We make bets along the way while trying to win 2 out of three games. Entertainers from all disciplines will be my guests.

Also coming up I will be attending a digital LARP event, hosting a rap battle, be taught how to meditate, hang out with an off-duty dominatrix, and whatever other nonsense I can get into. New blog posts with schedules every Monday or find them on my website.

You can also follow me on Instagram or Twitter for updates.
Follow me on Camfrog. I’m VictorVarnadoNYC

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ALL VICTOR’S UPCOMING EVENTS

The Raw Truth On Being A Successful Live Streamer- As told by EllieBella

Written by EllieBella

First of all, not many people like the way they look or sound on camera. If you’re anything like me, your first couple of streams will feel like the first day at a new school or job, a little awkward. Once you meet a few people, that feeling goes away!

It took a bit for me to earn the trust of my fans. Keeping a schedule really helps me make sure no one misses out on the fun! I always go live at 7PM CST, 7 days a week!

SOCIAL MEDIA is so important! Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Emails, or texts – Share your broadcasts with anyone you can! Exposure is a good thing.

Being camera ready sounds so cliche, but it doesn’t hurt.

Don’t get me wrong, I have my pj’s with a messy bun streams. Though most of my streams I try to look as put together as I can without going too crazy.

Don’t be scared! Everyone is terrified of saying the wrong thing, tripping over a cord, or stubbing their toe. It’s natural to be nervous, it’s live!

Ellie advice– brush off any fear you may have. My fans see me on my good days and my bad days. I’ve had countless of embarrassing moments. It’s all about rolling with the punches and being able to laugh at yourself too.

My moderators are my everything! Not only do they know what kind of phrases I don’t appreciate, they know me. We chat throughout the stream & I’m not having to key out any trouble makers on my own. Find a few users you can trust and you’re chat will run nice and smooth with the extra hands on deck.

Equipment.. Would you honestly believe me if I told you that I made my first $500 dollars streaming off of my phone? Stepping it up on my PC with a few very helpful items definitely did a lot for my broadcasts, but if your starting out with a decent phone, don’t fret, below are some helpful (and affordable) streaming must haves.

Everyone says this, even I was a skeptic when I first got on my own live stream, BE YOURSELF. Nothing at all has gotten me farther than being absolutely and completely me. I’m goofy, I tell stories, we play games, raffles, I laugh at myself even before others can. Your confidence will shine so much brighter than any persona. Going live as YOU means you never have to fake it. I promise, your fans will love you more for it.

Have a little space you like to stream at. I can stream anywhere on my phone, but when I like to settle in, I have a spot that I call my “broadcast corner”. It’s set up with a backdrop and all the things I need to have fun on my stream are within reach!

5 minutes! Every streamer needs to hop off screen for a few moments every once in a while. If you put up a sign while you’re gone, you’re fans know you’re coming right back!

Commit to your live and your fans. I have a passion for streaming. Meeting people virtually and letting them get to know who I am while I learn about them is special to me. Showing that you’re passionate about what your doing & being consistent can take you a long way.

It’s not over when the camera is off. I am in contact with my fans and other streamers all the time! Social media gives me a way to let my fans know whats going on with me and my daily life.

There is no secret code or algorithm. Trust me, I’ve spent countless hours trying to figure this one out. Streaming live is taking a chance on yourself and showing the world what your made of! There is no recipe for that.

 

Want to tell EllieBella what you think? Talk to her when she goes live next, on Camfrog

15 Years of Camfrog

In 2003 something wonderful happened. A brand new live group video chat app appeared, ready to connect people all over the world. Before iPhones and Androids, there was Camfrog. 15 years later, Camfrog still leads the world in group video chat, has helped many people meet new friends from all over the world, and even helped a few people meet the loves of their lives! In the last 15 years, hundreds of millions people have used Camfrog to connect with new friends and chat about their passions, and recently find exciting new people to follow on Camfrog Live. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank each and every one of you, and hope we can continue to be the best video chat and streaming platform for 15 more years! — The Camfrog Team

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Camfrog Live star AbbyPoblador is a referral mastermind. Over the past few months, Abby‘s one link accounts for more than 25% of all clicks from referral links! How does she do this so well? We asked her.

Q: How did you first hear about Camfrog?
A: Someone from your team sent me a message about it on Instagram.

Q: How long have you been on Camfrog?
A: Nearly 4 months.

Q: How often do you broadcast live on Camfrog?
A: Around 5 days a week.

Q: What are your favorite features about Camfrog?
A: Virtual gifts.

Q: What is your secret to a successful broadcast.?
A: I always talk to my viewers like the way I talk to my friends. I don’t treat them like just my fans. I try to remember their names and greet them when I see them join in and always acknowledge the ones who send virtual gifts. I ask them about their day, tell them about my day, and occasionally I give them love and sex advice as I used to be a sex columnist for a popular men’s magazine here in the Philippines. I’m not afraid to be myself. I say what I want to say. I don’t like to people-please just to get the viewers to like me. I’m nice when they’re being nice, and I’m mean when someone’s being mean. My fans get to know the real person behind the camera and that’s why they like talking to me.

Q: Did you have a fan base prior to Camfrog? And if so, did you let you fans know you were on Camfrog?
A: Yes I have a fan base, I’m a celebrity model/actress here in the Philippines and yes I let my fans know that I’m on Camfrog.

Q: What advice would you give to a new broadcaster?
A: Be yourself, engage with your viewers and be consistent with your broadcast schedule.

Q: Since joining Camfrog you have gotten more people to install Camfrog using your broadcast link than anyone else. What is your strategy and where do you post your link?
A: Honestly I didn’t know that many people have installed the app from my link because all I did was put my Camfrog link in my Instagram and Facebook page. I think the reason why my fans downloaded it is because I NEVER went live in either Instagram or Facebook. This is the first time my fans get to see and talk to me live on a social media platform. So I think the strategy is, do not make yourself available in every platform. Use just one and your followers will install that app because that’s the only way they could reach you.

Q: If you could broadcast from anywhere, where would it be and why?
A: I like broadcasting at home. It’s my favorite place and it’s where I’m most comfortable.

RAPID FIRE ROUND 

Mobile or desktop? Mobile

Favorite color? Pink

Favorite movie? 300

What’s your weirdest hobby? Reading random things on the internet for hours

Want to ask AbbyPoblador more questions?
Chat with her live, here!

A new way to earn gems, IT’S SO EASY!

The Camfrog team is thrilled to announce a new way to earn gems!

Starting immediately, 25 gems will be awarded for each person a broadcaster gets to register on Camfrog using their broadcast link.

Below are some important details to this awesome new promotion! Read carefully!

IF YOU’VE BROADCASTED:
Just share your broadcast link, for every person that clicks it and registers on Camfrog, you earn 25 gems!

IF YOU HAVEN’T BROADCASTED BEFORE:
You need to broadcast! Once you’ve done so, your broadcast link will be active. Then, share it to start earning!

DON'T KNOW YOUR BROADCAST LINK?: Below is exactly how your broadcast link should be shared, just write your Camfrog nickname in place of "YourNicknameHere"
BROADCAST LINK: https://Camfrog.live/YourNicknameHere
Note: Broadcasters only receive gems for people registered who are new users and have not previously used Camfrog

The “I love Camfrog” Video Contest is underway!

Love Camfrog? Prove it!!!

Make a video and post it to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the #CamfrogLive hashtag and you’ll be entered for a chance to win $500
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First Place: $500 (100,000 Gems)

Manually enter your video, check out the competition and vote for your favorite video just by clicking HERE!
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Good luck!
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See contest rules for details, click here

SemjaseLaw shares her broadcasting secrets of success

This month we talked with SemjaseLaw. In just under a month, she’s gotten 40,000 gems, and nearly overnight, a cult following. Learn how she did it!

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Q: How long have you been on Camfrog?

A: I have been on Camfrog for around a month.

 

Q: How often do you broadcast live on Camfrog?

A: I try to broadcast 3 to 4 times a week.

 

Q: What are your favorite features about Camfrog?

A: The Camfrog live section is awesome and the virtual gifts are a really kewl and fun way of showing support for the broadcaster.

 

Q: What made you decide to start broadcasting?

A: I love interacting with others in the chat and the ability to bring my own creative ideas into the stream is really exciting.

 

Q: What is your secret to a successful broadcast.?

A: Engaging the audience is key. Give them a reason to stick around and they will stay till the end

 

Q: Did you have a fan base prior to Camfrog? And if so, did  you let you fans know you were on Camfrog?

A: I have a decent following on social media sites and I make certain to let everyone know when I will be broadcasting on Camfrog before every stream.

 

Q: What advice would you give to a new broadcaster?

A: Stick to a schedule and always post on social media before going live. Viewers will tune into your broadcast like they would  their favorite tv show. Nobody likes missing an episode.

 

Q: If you could broadcast from anywhere, where would it be and why?

A: I would love to broadcast from the beach of some exotic island. Being surrounded by nature and crystal clear waters is something I have always striven for since my very first stream.

 

Q: If you were a superhero, what would you name be? And what powers would you have?

A: Akasha, with the ability to instill into others  the knowledge, experiences and empathy needed to understand the things they cannot.

 

RAPID FIRE ROUND

Mobile or desktop? Desktop

Favorite color? Purple

Favorite movie? Kung Fu Hustle

What’s your weirdest hobby? Re-organizing things depending on my mood


Have questions that we didn’t ask? Ask SemjaseLaw when she goes live!

Recap: Camfrog at the New York International Auto Show

Camfrog’s MikeyB live streamed from the New York International Auto Show before it was open to the public! The Camfrog community saw a lot of awesome reveals, met some great people and got up close and personal with all the new cars of 2018. We even got to sit in the driver seat of the world’s fastest car and lounged in the new Maybach!

If you missed it, don’t worry check out the pictures below and keep an eye out for when MikeyB goes live next!

NSX GT3
Ford Police Interceptor
2018 Bullitt Mustang
Acura Race Car
Best Coffee at the Auto Show
Koenigsegg keys, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold all with diamonds
Mercedes CL63 AMG
Lamborghini Huracan Racecar
GT3RS w/ Weissach Package
Porsche GT3RS w/ Weissach Package (front), 911 (behind)
2018 Mercedes Maybach
BMW M1 Racecar
Koenigsegg Regera
Bugatti Chiron Sport
Lamborghini Centenario
MikeyB (right) with Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Bugatti
Genesis Concept Car
Genesis Concept Car
Lamborghini Centenario
Mets Toyota Highlander
Toyota Carolla Rally car
Roush Mustang “Jackhammer”, Stage 1
Bugatti Chiron Sport
Rimac C2
Audi R8 V10
Koenigsegg Regera. Fun fact: 450 KPH= 279 MPH
Koenigsegg Regera
AMG GT 63 S
Nissan GTR
Koenigsegg Regera

Camfrog Live @ New York Auto Show

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Watch Camfrog Live at the New York Auto Show, see the cars before anyone else!


In just the past few years the world has seen the emergence of self driving cars, a road-legal car that can supposedly go 300mph, cars with seven figure price tags and a muscle car that was banned from drag racing because it was too fast.

This year, Camfrog Live’s MikeyB will be at the New York Auto Show’s Press Days, where 2018’s automotive innovations will be unveiled. And you can join him! Tune in to MikeyB’s live broadcasts tomorrow and Thursday to check out the show before anyone else!

Some of the (known) highlights:

Join MikeyB tomorrow and Thursday, for this very special sneak-peak into the 2018 New York Auto Show!

A Star Is Born! MsBritBrat1986 shares how she did it!

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MsBritBrat1986 one of the newest Camfrog Live stars

For our February broadcaster spotlight, we talk with MsBritBrat1986 and how in only a month and a half she has become a Camfrog Live Star!


Q: How long have you been on Camfrog?
A: I have been on CamFrog for a month and a half now!

Q: How often do you broadcast live on Camfrog?
A: I usually broadcast daily on CamFrog in order to recap my day with my “Cam Fam”.

Q: What are your favorite features about Camfrog?
A: My favorite features about CamFrog is talking to my viewers and if I miss a comment it does not disappear. I also love the number of years people have been on the app; it causes the community to have a family vibe. AIso, I love the gifts!

Q: What made you decide to start broadcasting?
A: A few of my subscribers from my YouTube channel (MsBritbrat1986) kept telling me to check CamFrog out and I am so glad I listened!

Q: What is your secret to a successful broadcast?
A: My secret to a successful broadcast is to interact and engage with everyone who enters my broadcast.

Q: What advice would you give to a new broadcaster?
A: Bring the fun and be yourself!

Q: If you could broadcast from anywhere, where would it be and why?
A: I would love to broadcast everyday in Las Vegas! We all know the weather and atmosphere is just perfect.

Q: If you were a superhero, what would your name be? And what powers would you have?
A: My Super Hero name would for sure be FLARE, because I can turn anything into a PARTY!

 

RAPID FIRE ROUND

Mobile or desktop? Mobile

Favorite color? Pink

Favorite movie? Grease

What’s your weirdest hobby? Collecting movie ticket stubs and when I get home I write on it who I saw the movie with… Memories are key!

Do you have questions for MsBritBrat1986? Join her here for her next broadcast!