Eorzea's Next Top Model YOUTUBE Edition - Episode 1 (Fan Voting)

Hi all Ade here, I'm so happy I get to vote again...been awhile xD since I've been judging cycle 4, haven't gotten the chance! WHAT I CAN ONLY VOTE FOR 7?! Dammit Rongi!! I love all these babies Dx

Here are my top 7 (no particular order):

Dragon Lily
Masha
Mini Ninja
Rina
Terrini
Twlight Dove
Doki

Gl guys!

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Originally Posted by Eldaena

I think the "at your own risk" is right when it comes to this voting. It makes me feel pretty uncomfortable that models and judges in this current cycle are allowed to fan vote. Models, most predominantly, make me personally feel uneasy. If you vote for others and not yourself, you are basically hurting your own chances if you are voted off and you just look selfish if you vote for yourself. I hope people are taking that into consideration as well before voting. =(

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I really hesitated to vote for this reason. I actually had a discussion with Terrini in the game - since I've seen the whole portfolio and know what's coming, I've got a better expectation of who might get sent to the couch in the next couple of rounds. (And since I got sent to the couch myself in Cycle 4, I know how heartbreaking it is.) And since all the shots were so close and AMAZING, I decided to not necessarily match my fan votes to the judging votes to spread the love around some.

The list is in order of top 7 best in my honest opinion. Do points matter based on people's rankings, I have no idea, but /shrug. When you're in bottom 2, you tend not to care.

1. Masha
Jesus, girl. What can I say about this that you don't already know? The colors, framing, composition. All of it is gorgeous and spot on. It looks like your last angle of breathe as Ifrit corners you and you pierce an arrow through his heart. It's dynamic, and /spectacular/! If the rest of your shots hold this level of quality, I fear for everyone.
2. Doki
The horizon line across the entire screen shot does very well letting the eye travel through your picture cleanly. The colors do a fantastic job of drawing yourself into the picture itself, leaving a dramatic looking pose as its from your back angled up, even Ifrit looks bothered haha. I like this one a lot as well, it looks simple yet in depth at the same time. Great job!

(PART 1)

3. Koriander
Although Ifrit's face is covered, I still admit I really really like this one as well. Perhaps it's the book and how clenched and desperate you look? Either way, the shadows on your dress look pretty spiffy as well.
4. Rina
Girl I already told you how much I liked this one! : > Ifrit's pose is truly badass and in extension how you even managed to throw in a face shot makes it all the more better. Even with your body clipped, I still think it looks super superb!
5. Dragon Lily
What I enjoy of this shot is all about the timing and how the fire is hitting your sword. A bit too pulled out for a super impressive shot, but it was still neat!
6. Terrini
It must be hard taking Lala shots in a fight, I can't even imagine that pain! Although you're spaced away, it looks super cool. Like Ifrit is doing this sweep of ravaging fire and you're about to throw up some spell to protect yourself. (Plus you're so adorable!)
(PART 2)

7. Ruki
In an unbiased attempt, I sat down and wrote names in order. And, honestly, I thought my SS was better then graded. It may be the time and effort spent in it, I'm not sure. But, although people may find it scarce and horrid I vote for myself- I honestly found that I should respectively be in this spot. I would feel even worse if I lied just to save face, you know? That said,
I guess why I felt so enthralled and picked this particular shot /was/ because of the fire growing up all around me during his Hellfire phase. In fact, I timed it just so. Buckling her knees down and embracing for a strong attack, it looks like the world itself is erupting in fire. And, isn't that what Ifrit is all about? Being consumed by the ferocity of flames itself! That, and the positioning looks neato.

Hah, with that out of the way- I thought all the shots were great. =) Everyone brought something different to the table and they all looked cool in their own way.
(Finished, I swear.)

Watch out everyone, Mini was given the ability to vote, so get ready for an EXPLOSION of votes and a tiny rant. But first! The votes! (In no particular order)

Masha - There is just something about this amazing shot that I just LOVE! I think it's the explosions and how they frame the shot...or how you actually managed to use Ifrit's lighting to make you really pop!

Doki - The use of water to balance the fire was brilliant as well as your choice of gear. Your power is completely overpowering Ifrit! And after working on this short for weeks straight, I love watching him squirm for once! I wish it hadnt been a back shot, but I understand your reasoning....to face the camera doing this would not have looked right.

Dragonlily - The fact that his flame frames behind you and makes you really stand out as you face his fury, made this shot really stand out to me! I like your choice of gear and stance. It's almost like you can just see the pressure of the flames that you're blocking.

Terrini - Terrini! This shot was puled off beautifully! Like Masha, you were able to have Ifrit's lighting work in your favor (no easy task). That combined with such an amazing pose and Ifrit desperately trying to incinerate you made this another shot to be feared! I agree a bit that carbuncle might have balanced the shot a bit more if he hadn't jumped, but I'm sure this shot was hard enough to grab as it was.

Eldaena - I didn't think I would have been able to see such an elegant shot in an Ifrit battle! But sure enough you pulled it off! This is a stunning shot of you as you demand the spotlight. I only wish you had been facing the other way facing Ifrit as you show him that white mages are not to be messed with, either way it was beaufitully executed and still a top contendor for this round.

Flutterborn - Phew! I hope you popped a breathmint in there while he was at it! I could only imagine his putrid breath as you readied to split his skull like a melon. Nothing like getting up close and personal with the powerhouse that is Ifrit with another powerhouse that is Flutterborn! Good choice of gear as well! I like the golden armor!

Mini Ninja - Why I feel this deserves top seven is the explosion, the balance of the explosion and Ifrit framing the shot. Mini standing out with the protect spell. I feel as though without it, he would have blended in too well. The pose timed with the explosion and Ifrit's claws curcled in the air as he eyes the lalafell hungrily was not easy to capture. As I'm sure Doki and Terrini can agree with, it's not easy getting a good shot with such a large enemy as such a tiny person. I wish I coudl have gotten a tighter shot, but every one I took just didn't seem to feel justified. Overall this shot just screamed action (and imo) balance.

Wait wait wait wait....did Mini just...vote for himself? Like, what a selfy lala!! Call me what you will, but this lala's standing his ground! Why? Oh *in Miss Swan voice* Lemmie tell joo some 'ting! I'm here to vote and I think my evaluation is fair. I don't feel as though mine was the best this week. But I do feel as though it deserved top seven. You can take it or leave it.

Terrini, I wouldn't have thought any less of you if you had kept your votes up. Your shot was amazing this week, and definitely deserves a top position. I don't think people should think any less of models that vote for themselves if the shot is good. I can see if the model just flat out said "My shot's the best this week." without any kind of justification, but there is nothing wrong with appreciating the amount of time, and effort and blood and sweat and tears that went into your shot. I know every. single. model. worked hard on their shots. It does not make you look selfish.

I also voted for myself...
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Originally Posted by Spy

Wait wait wait wait....did Mini just...vote for himself? Like, what a selfy lala!! Call me what you will, but this lala's standing his ground! Why? Oh *in Miss Swan voice* Lemmie tell joo some 'ting! I'm here to vote and I think my evaluation is fair. I don't feel as though mine was the best this week. But I do feel as though it deserved top seven. You can take it or leave it.
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I'm yodeling at this MAD TV SON

Eh, maybe I'd vote for myself if I felt like I deserve it. My main thing is I didn't want to look selfish.

masha
mini ninja
doki
terrini
gangly
rina
koriander

No real order here...
1.Dragon Lily
2.Iris
3.Koriander
4.Masha
5.Mini Ninja
6.Rina
7.Terrini

So, I will vote as well. However, I’ll start off with my in no particular order vote and then include my commentary on ALL of your shots (in order as they are in the album), cause you all deserve some feedback :3
I included myself in my top 7 because honestly, I am worth it (no I do not use L’oreal – I use Herbal Essences) and that has been proven by not only the judges but many voters (who I would like to thank very much for doing so \o/).

Doki
Masha
Mini Ninja
Twilight Dove
Terrini
Iris
Dragon Lily


Doki – You deserve the top spot the judges gave you. I think I said in chat already that I don’t really have a good feel for taking good symmetric shots so this one blows me away. This nitpick came to mind at really close observation: Ifrit is a bit off center, creating some empty space on the right side. The Yagrrrrush and effect detract from in, but it does bring slight imbalance. That doesn’t detract from the good shot that this is though. (Psst, originally my interview named Mini Ninja AND you as my strongest competitors, but I chose only one because I thought we had to, like with past models… maybe I was wrong…)

Dragon Lily – A perfectly timed parry! The effects aren’t too prominent, which is good, because at this zoom it could have distracted from you. Not so sure about your outfit, but I always find the metal bikini an odd choice in serious fights. You captured Ifrit very well though, he looks really dynamic and this is definitely one of the shots where he looks the coolest.

Eldaena – In start contrast to Dragon Lily, we cannot see much of Ifrit here, overall the colours are rather cold (not sure I think a judge might have commented on that?). You are also quite washed out, even though the light colour draw the eye to your character. What threw me off the most though is your pose, you are turned away both from ifrit and the camera. In your case I might have gone with fully facing the camera, almost going for a reverse from Doki’s shot.

Flutterborn – I like this one. You and ifrit are very face to face, and it gives it this immediacy with you midswing. However, looking at the picture longer, I noticed how my eye is specifically drawn to the right side. Yes, part of his bosy is in the left, but it still feels a bit empty… maybe it’s because of his pose leaving a lotof space open on the ground.

Gangly – Honestly I really found this interesting. I think those words I even said in my reaction video. XD Somehow I saw an optical illusion, of you having a completely different pose. It looked like you were half turned, twisting out of your turn to hit Ifrit. It’s not so, but still, for me it makes this interesting. Now the obvious things, cut off Ifrit’s head is not so good – he is in essence your extra and his head should be fully featured. And the empty space on the right. I cannot really tell in your picture, but locking him as target would put you more off center and possibly solve the empty space issue (fun fact, neither can one tell in mine if I did lock on… but I did :P)

Iris – An anomaly in that it’s one of the few shots where Ifrit’s target is NOT the camera. You make it work though, the Slash effect is placed perfectly. And you filled the frame nicely. I have to disagree with one of the judges though: personally I think your glamour makes you blend in a bit with Ifrit. I would have chosen a more contrasting colour here.

Koriander – Another anomaly in that you covered Ifrit’s face perfectly! XD Sorry. Just like with Gangly though, I felt in this shot Ifrit was our extra, so obscuring him is not in your favour. I like the dynamic nature of the shot though, you with the book, just finishing the spell and your fairy at your side… wait a moment, that hat is black! You are a Summoner here, or am I seeing things? XD props to you for that fairy still, it makes for an excellent battle illusion.

Marik – It’s a bit funny how your shot was right before mine…which is fire centric. Your effect obscures Ifrit a tad, but not too much and the icy dust helps get a feeling in the picture none other has in this round. Standing out is always a plus in a competition with 13 other people! However, you also have a similar issue like Eldaena, in that I think you get a bit washed out with the effect and light glamour colouring. I wish you were a bit more centered in front of Ifrit as well. His claws are cut off in the left, but there is quite a bit of empty space on the right.

Masha – I actually finished all other comments before tackling myself. >.< I don’t know how it was for the others, but I recorded footage and had no idea if I actually had something to show for after subjecting my companions to 30-40 minutes of random faffing about. This is the final image I got from all that footage and it immediately blew all previous ones away. I loved the lighting, it made everything so vibrant and Ifrit was beautifully in view and I was centered, but leaning a bit into the left, it felt perfect. I have spent about every 2nd day since before handing in my final portfolio staring at my pictures, trying to find flaws. It was hard for this one. What I could nitpick is the dark sky feeling a bit empty. Just imagine having the Eclipse in that spot! …I might photoshop that for my personal enjoyment. Bottom of the line, I think this is one of my best shots period and I am proud of it making 2nd place.

Mini Ninja – I said you took scary good pictures and I stand by that. After staring a while, is that explosion an eruption effect? That’s some good timing with it and your shieldlob. I just really like the overall composition in this. Maybe, maaaybe if the camera was shifted a hunch to the right, not quite cutting off Ifrit’s horn, it could have gotten this over the top. Still, definitely one of my favourites this round.

Rina – I like the movement in your picture, much like Gangly and Flutterborn it feels very visceral. Your colouring makes you pop against the darker background.I think a bit more zoom might have helped… and maybe different pants, covering the legs for less awkwardness. Upskirt shot >.<

Ruki – I have a few of this moment on my outtakes. It’s a great idea, but with the hellfire and your own effect so much is obscured, part of the picture is even pure white from so much light :/ And ifrit’s head is gone >.< You did manage to fill the picture nicely though and the eclipse is a nice touch. Anyone else notice Ruki’s the only one with the eclipse? O.o

Terrini – Being a tiny Lala has the advantage that Ifrit’s aim is off! Haha, just kidding, I think it’s a great shot. You filled the frame nicely and dynamically, wiiith the mentioned exception of the bottom right, I have to agree with the judges there, your carbuncle might have worked better a bit closer to the camera, or not mid jump.

Twilight Dove – Another, very dynamic shot! Though your glamour is red, similar to Iris, the light spark manages to draw attention to you, as well as the fact that we see more of his brownish body parts and less of his red. I wish you could have shifted the camera a bit more left, to show your sword fully and to lessen the emptyish space on the right.

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Originally Posted by Maleha

Rina – I like the movement in your picture, much like Gangly and Flutterborn it feels very visceral. Your colouring males you pop against the darker background.I think a bit more zoom might have helped… and maybe different pants, covering the legs for less awkwardness. Upskirt shot >.<

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My character was wearing shorts. =P

I kept her outfit as such BECAUSE it was Ifrit's Cauldron. An inferno. I think covering her up more would be uncomfortable. =P

Dragon Lily - the fire looks really nice, lights you up and the way your silver armor glows is really awesome , got a good shot of Ifrit as well
Eldaena - that is a unique effect not really seen before , and it looks really nice, it lights your character up, and is a very good shot despite Ifrit being dark and difficult to see
Flutterborn - this suits her personality quite well, when someone wants to harm someone else, she gets into a rage and will face anything, Ifrit looks imposing but that doesn't deter her
Iris - despite being small you still get in there and show you are not afraid of him, looks like you pushed his head away from you with your sword
Koriander - the lack of effects makes your character stand out, the shadows on your clothes and the book look cool, the fact that you are not afraid to face the giant Ifrit which just a book is great
Masha - the fire lightens everything very well and Ifrit looks most like the fire god that he is in this shot
Twilight Dove - this is what being a female Roegadyn is all about, throwing out bodies into battle, our bodies are pure muscle and anything they hit will feel it, we can take anything any one throws at us

Alright, here we go!

Dragon Lily - The best action show of the bunch by a mile!
Terrini - The seriousness of her stance and attire is unparallelled, and the way Terri's dark clothes contrast the flames draws the eye to her and makes her the star.
Doki - Such poise! Such majesty! Truly, here is a lalafell to not be trifled with!
Koriander - To laugh in the face of danger! The kind of Top Model Eorzea needs - the kind that can tell a flawless image when she sees one.
Twilight Dove - Is there anything sexier than a Femroe who don't take no shit? Expecting great things, keep that personality shining through!
Mini Ninja - The metal leggings really catch the eye to your stance, and you just know a split second later he's taking a snap kick across his jaw.
Ruki - Unlike the judges, I love the feeling of epic-ness in this shot. My only complaint here is that the tank facing him away from you detracts from the overall effect - it doesn't feel like YOU're really the one fighting.

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Originally Posted by PapaSteel

Alright, here we go!

Twilight Dove - Is there anything sexier than a highlander woman who don't take no shit? Expecting great things, keep that personality shining through!

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Twilight Dove is a roegadyn

I'm the worst!

Koriander
Flutterborn
Doki
Masha
Mini Ninja
Twilight Dove
Terrini

I am making my choices without looking at who anyone else voted for.... that way I won't be swayed by anyone else's opinion.

So, in no particular order:
1. Masha
2. Flutterborn
3. Dragon Lily
4. Doki
5. Iris
6. Terrini
7. Koriander

Not sure why its 7, I honestly only liked a few of them. Some of them are kinda blur or even washed out. Others look like they did not invest time into a real battle shot. with that said.. I'll post the 7 top ones.

1. Dragon Lily
2. Flutterborn
3. Masha
4. Twilight Dove
5. Iris
6. Mini Ninja
7. Rina

See you all for round 2.

I'll just repost my votes I guess since everyone else is doing it now and the selfishness comment seems moot. SO, I will quote one of my favourite movies "I know I promised Lord, but I know that you know what a weak willed person I am." - Matthew Broderick as Phillipe the Mouse in LadyHawke.

So once again I will say these are my favourite pictures of the round that I think all have good composition and use of lighting and effects. In alphabetical order:

Doki
Dragon Lily
Iris
Masha
Mini Ninja
Terrini
Twilight Dove

-does a lil dance-

Rongi's turn to vote! As one of your mentors this cycle, you all did an amazing job, but I think 7 of you really stood out this round and deserve a little praise! My votes will reflect that~

(note: for all you paranoid models out there, just because you are on this list does not necessarily mean you are eliminated between episodes 1-7. And vice versa, just because you are not on this list doesnt mean you are safe from elimination between episodes 1-7. So save yourself the stress and quit reading into every word I say! xD)

In alphabetical order! *I do love a good alphabetical order! xD*

Doki
Eldaena
Iris
Koriander
Marik
Masha
Twilight Dove

As always, I love all the images and thank you so much for all your hardwork everyone! Good luck in Round 2!

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Slick model bump!

Goodluck everyone~

Masha
Mini Ninja
Twilight Dove
Doki
Dragon Lily
Iris
Terrini

Great shots one and all! You all did wonderful and it was a pleasure looking at your shots. I wish I could've chosen all of them and thank you for sharing them with us and all your hard work. That being said these shots I felt were the strongest, or at least spoke the most to me:

1. Masha- By far the best shot in my opinion. The framing is excellent, great pose,
both Masha and Ifrit can be seen clearly and add to each other instead of detract. The spell effects enhance the shot too, making it more exciting.

2. Mini Ninja- Right out of an action hero movie! Just great timing. All the elements are there to make the shot and it looks like he is getting knocked around with the blast and protected with the spell. Clear shot.

3. Rina- The judges didn't like this one but I loved it! Not only is her pose great but her armor and weapons are fantastic. She even got the light tracer from one of her daggers. People complained about not facing Ifrit but I think that was the point of the shot. She's fighting adds in the battle and forgot about Ifrit. She is in the heat of battle! Will she notice in time or will this be her demise? Tune in next week to find out!

4. Eldaena- I really like this shot. When I started I actually had it at 6th but the more I thought about the shot the more I appreciated it. This shot really makes you think and has many layers and a strong feel behind it. At first I felt just as the judges that the spell effects covering Ifrit were too much. But I couldn't helped being drawn to it. I realized that I was focusing on judging it on the wrong merits. Ifrit blurred in the background is WHY this shot is so great! I realized this was perfect shot of a spellcaster. It captures her channeling her magic, and, in order to do so she has to tune out the fight and impending dangers and concentrate purely on her incantations. This shot shows her inner focus. The the spell effects going out from her blurring Ifrit represent how her inner power is cast out and lessens Ifrit's domineering presence with her heals. The most interpretive piece of the batch!

5. Iris- A great shot. I just felt the others had a greater feel to them. Maybe moving the frame over a bit to catch more of Ifrit's fire would've enhance it? And down a bit to catch more of the jump. I love the gleam of the sword and capture of the cut. Having another player in the background who seems to be defeated is a nice touch, like Iris is saving them. The last man standing or something like that. Party wiped and only he is left with Ifrit down to the last of his HP!

6. Doki-Overall good clear shot. Nice particle affects too and pose. It just didn't stand out enough to me though. Maybe if he was not at such an angle to Ifrit or if it was taken with some spell affects from Ifrit present. Perhaps just widening the shot and not cropping so much would make it more powerful. Though it was a nice shot technically I didn't feel too much of a strong feeling or story behind it.

7. Koriander- I love this shot. I really wish I could placed it higher! Everything is almost perfect about it. A magnificent capture of the book closed. The spell effect circel around it. The fairy. The amazing lighting is perfect. Dark and brooding in the background with Ifrit but a "light shadow" cast on Koriander at the front making great contrast between the hero and the primal. If only Ifrit's head wasn't covered! I'm not sure if it would be possible to adjust the shot to get it in and still maintain the great elements of the shot but it being covered up really seems to hurt it. Maybe a different angle could've been used? Regardless it was very well done.

What I love about Ifrit shots is that glowing firelight that makes everyone look incredibly fierce.

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Onto the voting for you smoldering lovelies:

Doki
Masha
Eldaena
Iris
Terrini
Marrik
Twilight Dove

Masha
Doki
Iris
Twilight
Marik
Dragon
Terrini

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4. Eldaena- I really like this shot. When I started I actually had it at 6th but the more I thought about the shot the more I appreciated it. This shot really makes you think and has many layers and a strong feel behind it. At first I felt just as the judges that the spell effects covering Ifrit were too much. But I couldn't helped being drawn to it. I realized that I was focusing on judging it on the wrong merits. Ifrit blurred in the background is WHY this shot is so great! I realized this was perfect shot of a spellcaster. It captures her channeling her magic, and, in order to do so she has to tune out the fight and impending dangers and concentrate purely on her incantations. This shot shows her inner focus. The the spell effects going out from her blurring Ifrit represent how her inner power is cast out and lessens Ifrit's domineering presence with her heals. The most interpretive piece of the batch!

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I just have to say thank you for your kind words. I'm happy someone really likes this picture and can see to an extent where I was going with it. I'm not sure if you heard the quote that went along with my image in the video, but I did carefully select it.

From the ashes, a fire shall be woken. A light from the shadows shall spring.

My picture is taken right before Ifrit uses hellfire, and my healer was channeling her magicks quickly to try to protect everyone from the coming onslaught XD Also, its a LotR quote that totally fit the theme as well!

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Originally Posted by Owatatsumi

Rina- The judges didn't like this one but I loved it! Not only is her pose great but her armor and weapons are fantastic. She even got the light tracer from one of her daggers. People complained about not facing Ifrit but I think that was the point of the shot. She's fighting adds in the battle and forgot about Ifrit. She is in the heat of battle! Will she notice in time or will this be her demise? Tune in next week to find out!

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Thank you for your kind critique! I'm happy someone really liked my photo. ^_^

I wanna thank everyone for voting for me!
And specially to everyone that left comments <3 It's encouraging!!

(for clarification of which character is mine it's Dragon Lily!)

I know you were all waiting with baited breath.

Well you can wait some more.


haha just kidding.

So this was really hard. I'm going to put them down, but I'll need to come back and give critiques once I really have a chance to think it through. In no particular order:

Masha
Twilight Dove
Terrini
Doki
Dragon Lily
Flutterborn
Rina

Many apologies for not giving feedback >_< But I thought it better to at least get my vote in!

In album order:
Doki
Dragon Lily
Flutterborn
Iris
Masha
Mini Ninja
Terrini

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who voted! Weather for me or the other models! Your votes really help us appreciate all the hard work that was put into everything! Especially Rongi and his amazing video editing skills! XD