Porn director explains what part of filming gets 'really weird'
Watching porn is a hell of a lot different to producing it, according to this adult film director.
Although the average person only gets to see the finished product, the aptly named Dick Bush is there every step of the way.
His job is essentially 'telling people what to do' during saucy scenes, and he reckons it doesn't differ that much from what director's do on film sets and when shooting TV series.
But arranging people into precise positions to get the perfect shot when they are stark bollock naked inevitably isn't as straightforward as it is when they're fully clothed.
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Speaking to LADbible Stories for an episode of Minutes With in 2022, Bush explained that adult stars have to be more concerned about camera angles than their pleasure.
As after all, they are on the clock.
Detailing what being a porn director entails, he said: "We're usually dealing with a script, acting and dialogue, and I'm just telling people where to go, what to do.
"I'm also cameraman for these things, and lighting as well. Then the second half of the day is when we're shooting the sex, and directing that is a little different.
"The less I have to say, the better the scene is. If they're two professionals, they know exactly what they're doing. I don't really need to say a whole lot.
"I might just say, 'Wait, just bring that leg down here,' or, 'Sorry, can you just go back to this position? Just do that again'.
"You need to get into weird positions where you're opening to the camera. It is all about opening up for the camera, instead of enjoying it yourself, really."
Bush has worked in the adult industry since 2006, so he's seen and heard it all by this point - however, there is one aspect of directing pornos which never gets any easier.
He explained the atmosphere on set can get 'really weird' if the performers 'aren't making a sound at all'.
Bush said: "It just gets a bit creepy, and everyone's like, 'Oh, my god, this is too much like real sex. Can you make it a bit fake please?'"
But for the most part, he explained that there is a 'very relaxed' vibe during filming - while the comfort of those taking part is paramount.
"We have fun, but we are very serious when it comes to new people that we're working with," Bush continued.
"We have a meeting at the beginning, where we go through everyone's dos and don'ts, and we tell everyone that the model is in charge," Bush said. "They can stop for a break at any time.
"They will often make, on average, more money per scene than guys do, and we've been working together for so many years now that it's like a little family that you go to work with."
The London Film School graduate explained he ended up working in porn by chance, as he has just 'always wanted to make films'.
So, when he went for a job as assistant editor at an adult content firm, he didn't really think it would pan out - but within two weeks of starting the gig he was shooting his first sex scenes.
Speaking of how he adjusted to his risqué career, Bush added: "There's this moment where you look up past the camera, and you see two people just going at it in front of you, and it's just like, 'This is the weirdest job I've ever had, or ever will have'.
"And you just go back to the screen, just concentrating here, because you're just slightly removed, and you're just concentrating on getting everything in focus."
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Olivia Burke