Today there are many channels where models and fans can meet directly, and the model can make custom videos themselves, cheaper than a producer can. The customs can then be resold by the model at a price that is cheaper than most producer can sell a clip for. Delivery and payment can be handled without direct interaction.
This mean you, the fan/customer, can add a whole new dimension to your clips, because you interact with the model and the model make money on this interaction. So your clips can be part of a role-play (instead of a more or less lame plot) , or simply done by someone you have gotten to know a little (same thing as some procurers release interviews with the model).
Granted, tickling obviously requires a third party, but some have models have girl- or boyfriends that can help. Also, some videos are not the same technical quality, but that gets better all the time.
I think the age of the producer is coming to an end.