I enjoy solos for a lot of different reasons. I like it when a guy will talk about is jack off activity--how often, where, when, type of porn or stimulus, different and unusual places, first time, memorable times, doing it with a friend or friends, etc. (If some people find such an interview too lengthy, just fast-forward to the action!)
A good jack off vid has to have audio. I like to hear the breathing, moaning, jacking (especially with lube), etc. I also enjoy it when the guy talks about what's going on and what he likes to do, as well as what he is muttering under his breath. I've seen numerous vids with no sound; and since I'm not a great lip-reader, I always wonder what he's saying.
I like it when the guy strips before he's hard, so I can see what his dick looks like, and what he does to himself to get himself aroused. Then as he is jacking off, I look at the whole person, not just the dick (although I like dick shots too!). His facial expressions can be very entertaining; then there are also his body motions and positions, his technique, and other things he does to add to the experience.
When a guy jacks off, it is very different than having sex with another person. With somebody else, the guy is paying attention to his partner. But when he is by himself, he is 100% dedicated to pleasing himself. When a guy jacks off, every fibre of his body is focused upon what he is doing, and dedicated to making himself feel great. It's almost trance-like at times!
The cumshot is always important. The camera angle has to be good so the shot is visible shooting out of the cock. The best shots are usually from the side, from the front, or from the shoulder. Crotch angles can be very good too, however the angle is often such that the actual shot is hidden from view. The actual size of the load isn't as important as the ability to see it.
The post cumshot scenes are also important. I don't like it when the guy is having this hot jackoff, then he cums and the camera is almost immediately shut off. There needs to be some "afterglow" (if that's the right word). The aftermath is always great to see.
What a guy does with his cum is important too. I like it when the guy licks off his fingers and cleans himself up that way. Guys who are able to shoot in their own mouth are especially hot, even if they're not one of the fortunate few who can give themselves head. And if he's not into eating his own load, then he should at least play with his load a bit, rub it around, and enjoy it. However, in my estimation, any guy who wants to be a good lover (gay or str8) should be willing to eat what he shoots, especially if he expects his partner to take his load in thier mouth.
I enjoy the amateur footage that guys shoot of themselves. These are the guys who are jacking off because they really enjoy what they're doing, and not attempting a professional performance. Amateurs who are photographed by professional videographers are also good (like
Broke Straight Boys), and I've seen some really hot stuff. But there's always something about a guy who videos himself in his own surroundings, doing exactly what he does when he is off-camera. You'll know what I mean if you've ever seen professional porn stars jacking off; they're doing it because they have to. It's way to "mechanical," and it just seems so fake.
Two guys jacking off together is also hot; however, I suppose it really doesn't fall into the "solo" category. It is definitely a unique experience, with each guy doing together what they normally do in private. I love doing this myself! I also like it when one guy will scoop up his friend's cum and use it as lube on his own cock. Two guys can really have a hot jack off together, even when there's no other sexual activity involved.
What can I say? I love jacking off myself, I love to watch it, I love to talk about it, and I love to do it with other guys. Not every solo video is good, and some are downright boring; but I've seen some so hot that they're literally smoking! So I'm glad that
Broke Straight Boys has the solo videos they do for those of us who really enjoy watching them. And I like hearing about jack off experiences from other guys too.
That's my $0.02 worth for today!
Luv you guys,
Dekay.