I know what I would say if asked what I want straight guys to act like when they are gay-for-pay, but a director? I'm just not sure what to say. First, I'd have him make sure he was using genuinely gay stars 'cause a straight director using gay-for-pay guys would seem like an odds on favorite for disaster.

Generally, what people want to see is as varied as the gay community, which is to say, extremely varied. I'd go into more specifics but I'd like to hear what some others say first.

Billy

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I know it's all a bit weird and that's why I have posted this message. I hope you guys will share your views and find some guidance.

cheers,

DB

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Making it ... with Kristen Bjorn
The Agony of the Exstacy

Both are full length, behind the scenes documentaries showing one of the masters of current gay porn, Kristen Bjorn at work.

There's a lot of interviews there that probably won't help you, but you will see how he sets up shots, lighting techniques and other things that will no doubt help someone new to directing porn.

As for generating heat on screen, that's a tough one. You can't just throw 2 gay guys together and expect fireworks. If the guys don't click, that will be obvious in the scene. Maybe a good way to spark things up would be not to cut right to the sex? Start out with the guys fully dressed, and have then do a lot of kissing. Let them slowly undress each other... there's no need to send someone's mouth directly to the penis. Let their hands roam all over each other's bodies first. You want to sort of tease the audience, and make them really really want to see what's going to happen next. If you start out with the guys naked, and someone sucking cock, you lose that whole anticipation edge.

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