Eorzea's Next Top Model - Cycle 3 Round 9

Men's Contest Judge Scores and Feedback

Adam Fylrmyn

Judge A: "I think one of the things I like the most about this shot is the simplicity of it. The forest scene gives you a nice background so that we can focus on you and that apple. You did well with your pose and lighting here too. My only issue is that I don’t get a “farming- in- the- traditional- sense” vibe off this pic due to your location. You could have just been plucking an apple for lunch, so I’d have liked to have seen some farmers in the background to sell the story. But, it is a really, really good shot overall" Score: 2

Judge B: "I quite like this pose, you have done a great job in really upping your shots and im proud of you! background is nice, pose is great and lighting too! good job!" Score: 2

Judge C: "I like the pose motioning toward grabbing the fruit and the pleasant expression! I think it's also clever choosing an area other than La Noscea for the scene too. As a whole, all of the green in the background blends together a bit for me, but overall I like the pick a lot!" Score: 2

Judge D: "This doesn’t scream ENTM at all to me. There is no background or angles. It does fit the theme though." Score: 1

Judge E: "Nicely framed, not overly complex and well positioned - you're one of the only models this week who actually looks as if they're picking the fruit as opposed to just reaching at it. Solid effort!" Score: 2

Aiden Weaver

Judge A: " I like the angle you chose here for your shot. The grapes in the foreground add a nice perspective as well as the diagonal effect you get with the grapevines. Love your pose and expression. I can almost hear you thinking, “Ah, here’s a nice ripe bunch”. I do wish there was something in that open space in the upper left. A tree, windmill, or even some clouds would have broken up that plain blue sky and added even more depth to your shot. Still a good picture though" Score: 2

Judge B: "These shots had a serene vibe this week I quite enjoyed. Your picture was well done and I don't feel it deserved the 1 I gave it, but it was mandatory to give it to someone so please don't feel bad. The only reason I picked this for my 1 point shot was the background. " Score: 1

Judge C: "I think the pose is definitely spot on, but the expression just comes off a bit dazed to me. The angle up towards the sky was initially interesting to me, but I don't get the sense of being around a farm. I'm sure you did what you could considering the height of the plants, etc., it's just not a very interesting pic to me. " Score: 1

Judge D: "This doesn’t scream ENTM at all to me. There is no background or angles. It does fit the theme though. And I do like the facial expression." Score: 1

Judge E: "I like you angle and the wide open sky actually works in this shot. I would have preferred a different expression however. Otherwise good job!" Score: 2

Flare Raulbel

Judge A: "This is the shot this round that I am mesmerized by. The more I look at it the more I like it as a whole. Everything here works for me; the dark background, the rain, your pose, your expression and even the farm worker behind you comes together to tell your story. I also really like the lighting on you as it makes you pop in the picture and pulls focus right to your face. Great job!" Score: 3

Judge B: "Flare: Ahh quite the pumpkin patch you have grown there my friend. you actually made the rain work for you here, and as someone who has gardened rains always great when growing something. My only concern with this shot was your lighting. I don't feel the sun minion should have been used so closely in whats a darker shot." Score: 2

Judge C: "This is my favorite picture of the guys this week. I like the cleverly composed outfit. I like the unique idea to include a sudden downpour while working that your pose and expression compliment perfectly, and you've given yourself the spotlight despite the dark weather, well-executed! No complaints here. " Score: 3

Judge D: "The background is boring, but I do like the hat, facial expression, and pose. I like the concept too." Score: 2

Judge E: "Oh, now this is how you use weather in your shots! Beautifully done. Everything in this shot is very well put together and plays into the overall shot. Fantastic work." Score: 3

Jinx Fireboot

Judge A: "I think this might be one of your best shots this cycle. I like your playful nature as you take a break for a moment and breathe in all the wonderful smells. You did a great job of framing the shot. Putting yourself in the center with your two co-workers on each side helps sell the theme as well as pull focus to you without drawing too much attention on them." Score: 2

Judge B: "This was very close to a 3 for me, but I could only pick one for the guys. I love your expression and pose of stopping to smell the flowers while working. I think the shot of the sun behind the tree makes the lighting very interesting as well. The background is very picturesque as well, good job!" Score: 2

Judge C: "This is probally my favorite shot of you to date Jinx. The lighting, background and overal image was done great and it was smart to pick herbs over food produce to be a little more unique. Because I would like to see more shots like this from you you get my 3 this week." Score: 3

Judge D: "Outfit is great, background is very nice, but the concept is a little meh. Youre not working, youre just sniffing the crops. Lol. But I do like this picture a lot." Score: 3

Judge E: "I'm not usually a fan of shots where the model takes up so little of the shot but this one works well. I particularly like how the sunlight is caught through the tree." Score: 2

Marik Destiel

Judge A: "Looks like you found a friend while you are out tending to the pumpkins. I hope you set her free and didn’t have her for dinner. I like the colors you chose for your outfit as it brings focus right to you. Your pose works well for me and I actually like the profile as we do see enough of your face to get your expression. The lighting is ok but the time of day has really muted the color palette overall and I would have loved to see shot had it been taken in bright sunlight." Score: 1

Judge B: "Your shots are always quite well thought and put together well. From your minion, to unique outfit and background, I quite like this shot. Keep up the great work marik!" Score: 2

Judge C: "I think the story with those one is creative - you finding a lost mandragora or some such, very cute! I like that your outfit's colors help make you stand out against all the tan and orange in the background. You captured it at an interesting time of day with the clouds in the sky as well. Still, I wish there was a way we could be a bit closer to you in the picture to get more details of you. I feel like there has sort of been a consistent distance between you and the 'camera' in a lot of shots. If you make it through, try making things more dynamic! " Score: 2

Judge D: "A different outfit would have saved this picture in my opinion. The background isn’t amazing, but it isn’t bad. A different angle would have worked better, but this isn’t bad. The concept is cute but are you gathering the Mandragora?" Score: 2

Judge E: "I like the idea here and it sells a nice story. My issue is the angle - you're cut off at the bottom and it gives an odd effect. It doesn't completely kill the shot, but in comparison to the others I do think it makes it the weaker. Good effort regardless!" Score: 1

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Women's Contest Judge Scores and Feedback

Adeline Urusa

Judge A: "This is lovely! The sky is so blue and the crops around you bring lovely greens/oranges. Added reds from the windmills, so colourful. Pretty! I like your gear, very farm girl. The dirty face is a nice touch too. WATCH PUT FOR THE ANGRY TOMATO! Doesn't look like you noticed him yet teehee. " Score: 3

Judge B: "“Day 3 and I think she’s beginning to suspect”, thinks the little tomato king. I really like the attention to detail you put into your shots and this one is no exception. Your outfit is spot on and I love the bit of dirt on your face. The colors in this shot are just insane and I love that you captured such a beautiful shot of Eorzea. Great job!" Score: 2

Judge C: "This picture was very close to a 3 for me, but again, I can only choose one for the girls. The colors in this picture are very pretty, and I like that you're off center while still maintaining attention. I think the expression is very serene, but the pose is just a bit simple for me. Still, the background is very lovely, and as a whole, a very well executed shot. " Score: 2

Judge D: "Amazing Background, nice outfit, and it fits the theme perfectly. Great Camera Angle as well!" Score: 3

Judge E: "This is an extremely well constructed shot! Had I more than one 3 to give this would have been a shoe-in for my second. I love the use of the tomato king. I really have no improvements to suggest!" Score: 2

Eirwen Mackenzie

Judge A: "Waiting for dem apples to fall? I like how you framed yourself within the tree branches, nice touch. Again nice farm girl gear. I like your earrings and colour choice of your tunic, girly girls can farm too! I like that you captured the windmills, adds more to the farmy vibe and the red of the sails adds more colour to the shot." Score: 2

Judge B: "I really like the angle you chose with the tree in the foreground as it gives your shot some depth. The tree and the windmills in the background help to frame you as well as adding a pop of color from the sails. I like your outfit and pose but I think you may need a ladder to help reach the fruit. Really nice shot." Score:

Judge C: "This was on the 1/2 border for me, but overall I think your concerned expression and pose brought it home for me. The background is very pretty and your outfit color helps you stand out well too, there's just not a lot of fruit/food in the shot for me to really get a farm feel. That being said, it's still a good shot! The windmills in particularly are striking. " Score: 1

Judge D: "Outfit is nice, but the color is a little off. Maybe a brown or a grey or white would have been better. Background is nice and it fits the theme perfectly." Score: 2

Judge E: "I like how you captured the background and gave some depth to the shot, though I wish you took up a little more of it." Score: 2

Iris Dawnshade

Judge A: "Quite a nice shot, I like how you lined yourself up with the other farmer, nice to see someone else sowing seeds while you work the harvest. I only wish you could have had your offhand weapon out. There are no trees near you and it would make more sense to me for you to be wielding a scythe when standing near crops. (Though for what look like cabbages I'd expect you to be digging them more than anything.)" Score: 2

Judge B: "I like this screenshot. The background is scenic and I really like seeing the other crops growing on the farm. Your co-worker next to you is intently working as you are about to start harvesting. You nailed the theme perfectly! Good job. " Score: 2

Judge C: "I hate to have to give anyone a 1 this week, apologies. I like the background and shot angle you've chosen for the picture, but the lack of expression and wielding a hatchet to harvest is sort of a bit odd to me. Maybe you're just very eager? Regardless, it's not a bad shot by any means, those were just the reasons it wasn't all the way there for me. " Score: 1

Judge D: "Axes and Cabbage? Hmmmmm. Haha. I like the outfit but think a brightly colored hat would have given this image a nice boost." Score: 1

Judge E: "I like the background and the angle, but I am very confused as to why an axe is being used to harvest! A good effort and nice background, but of all the shots this week it wound up being my 'least favourite' and is scored based on that." Score: 1

Rhaya Relenah

Judge A: "What an interesting perspective! Nicely done. Reaching for the orange. I love the Botanist set so I'm biased to loving your gear lol. Cute idea of having the SCH minions out, fairys! Eeeee~ Magical. I gave Adeline the 3 in the end cuz I just loved all the colours in her shot. " Score: 2

Judge B: "This shot is absolutely amazing. It’s colorful, beautiful and pure eye candy. The angle is insane and I love the light coming through the trees. Your faerie friends seem to be helping you choose which fruit to pick yet they aren’t pulling any focus from you. Be careful in the future that you are selling the theme. If I didn’t know where you were in Eorzea, one might think you are just a hungry adventurer and not “farming”." Score: 3

Judge C: "You definitely have had some of the most creatively angled shots in the competition, and this continues the trend! I love the perspective looking down from the branches of the tree. And I love that the fairies are 'helping' too! You have a very calm smile that helps add to the serene picture. Very good job! " Score: 3

Judge D: "An amazing angle!!! Those fairies are awesome. The lighting is awesome. The only reason I wont give this a three is because it looks more like you are gathering an orange for yourself then for the good of eorzea. But that doesn’t mean this shot isn’t a freaking mazing. This could be a background, this could be a commercial for FFXIV. This picture is awesome and I hope you use it somewhere like a signature or something. I love it." Score: 2

Judge E: "Utterly gorgeous. You come up with the most interesting angles! The fairies add an extra dimension to the shot that makes it magical. My favourite shot this week!" Score: 3

Sakuraya Kai

Judge A: "I like that you went somewhere else with location, kudos for being daring! Snowy landscape isn't the first place you'd expect to see someone farming. :3 Unfortunately, the backgrounds of the other shots just do more for me. I think I'd prefer if you were positioned more to the left, as you are blocking an NPC behind you, I also wonder if that is the sun minion lighting your face? I'm not a fan of it's use here if so since it makes one side of your face seem to glow from no apparent light source. " Score: 1

Judge B: "I was pleasantly surprised to see that you chose to head to Coerthas to get some farming done. I love that you are actually harvesting the greens with your scythe. Way to think out of the box! Your serene expression is also very sweet as you contentedly farm away. Good job!" Score: 2

Judge C: "I like the creativity of choosing a snowy background! It helps the green in the plants as well as yourself stand out. You have a very serious expression that along with the pose compliments the hard work you're doing on the farm. There's a bit of negative space on the right that could have been framed out, but overall I understand that framing yourself is most important. Good job! " Score: 2

Judge D: "Props for gathering in the snow and using an appropriate tool, but the outfit, hair, axe on your back, and facial expression all bring this image down for me. I think this would have worked 100 times better in a green area instead." Score: 1

Judge E: "Almost everyone went to Limsa Lominsa this week so I love that you thought outside the box! Very nicely done. I like the Goobbue in the background too! What does detract from it a bit is that you're blocking off the NPC - a slightly different angle to add some space between you would have made a world of difference." Score: 2

Men's Contest Round 9
27 - Jinx Fireboot
24 - Adam Flyrmyn
19 - Flare Anderfel
18 - Marik Destiel
11 - Aiden Weaver

Women's Contest Round 9

33 - Rhaya Relanah
27 - Adeline Urusa
16 - Eirwen Mackenzie
13 - Sakuraya Kai
10 - Iris Dawnshade

S-Rank for the week goes to Rhaya Relanah! Congrats Rhaya!