One more thing, I have yet to see a female director that can deliver the goods. Maybe when it comes to "couples" stuff, but when it comes to Raincoaters, guys know what guys want. Please don't mention Lizzy Borden. If I want to be grossed out, I'll watch Animal Planet.

Boat Drinks!!!

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John Leslie and John Stagliano fall into this category.

Tom Byron and Rocco Siffredi and Joey Silvera were also very established as actors in feature adult movies before they ever picked up a camera.

However, I do question the amount of performers who think it's a piece of cake to just pick up a camera and make a quality piece of porn.

As for female performers turned director, I really respect Tina Tyler, who has made, among others, some really good bisexual movies.
I hope to someday continue making the crossover into the director's chair, both into all-sex movies and features. Considering that my sexual tastes seem to run pretty similar to that of some of the most serious raincoaters out there, if I end up being able to handle the technical aspects, it might be OK.

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A director should star in his own videos only if he can maintain the heat. Rocco is usually successful as an actor and director. Jules is okay in some of his videos, but I generally prefer to have him direct and film and let other studs do the dirty deed. Jean Yves Le Castell, Brandon Iron, and Erik Everhard are okay as they try to give the fans what the fans want and not try to get off on the girl for their own gratification.

So in summary, actors can make good directors if they remember to direct and NOT try to get off with every cute new girl in one of their own titles.

Ron

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I do prefer it when a director isn't in all of his own stuff, although my sexuality allows me to enjoy seeing Rocco in his vids! I recently got one of the dildos molded from his dick, just to see if I'd be able to deepthroat it.

I also think that working for a variety of other directors gives the people perspective on what it's like to receive direction. In an industry where pretty much nobody has gone to film school, it's a big plus to have gained a lot of experience first-hand.

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I don't think it is an easy transition from performer to director.

I have watched Tom Byron when he was making the transition, and there were some pretty bad quality movies that were done. (Yes, I own the DVD's) But he stuck with it and makes some pretty damn good stuff now.

I watched Vince Voyeur do the same thing as he progressed throught the learning curve. The stuff he produces now are vastly different from when he first stepped behind the camera.

Aposterula's original question, "Do performers make better Directors?". I would have to echo RoccoFan's remark - it depends on the individual.

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