Now Casting Models for Eorzea's Next Top Model (Cycle 3 and YouTube!)

Casting is closed. Please use the Official ENTM Discussion Thread for all future conversation relating to the contest!


EORZEA'S NEXT TOP MODEL: CYCLE 3 AND YOUTUBE!

It's that time everyone's been waiting for...castin' for the next editions of Eorzea's Next Top Model! New contest! New models! New shots! New rules! An' a new host!

http://i.imgur.com/YDgztZp.png

Cap'n Tyriont Gaidal, at your service. Most dashingly handsome pirate in all o' Limsa Lominsa, as well as contestant in Cycle 2 of Eorzea's Next Top Model! Got knocked out in the preliminary rounds, which we ain't going to talk much about. But I did th'only logical thing left for an incredibly charmin' and charismatic pirate to do...took over hostin'! Not t'say that our beloved Rongi is gone...we'll be hearin' a special message from him later!

But enough blatherin' from me, onto what you're all here t'find out!


For Cycle Three there's two contests, each with twelve models in 'em. One for the guys, an' one for th'ladies. Once we get down t'the final three in each one, we'll be combinin' those so that six o' the best are against each other 'til we find out who is th'new top model!

Once th'contest starts, th'models will be given a list o' shots they need taken. Some might be requirin' models t'go to a specific area, others might have a more general theme t'follow. Both sides o' the contest will be given th'same shot list, so as t'keep things fair. Each week a new round goes up, an' public vote combined with judges scores determined which model goes home an' who goes onto the next round.

Now then, castin' will be runnin' until Wednesday, 10/22. Th'judges an' I will be pickin' out our cast from th'submissions an' announcin' it on 10/25. That same day, I'll be gettin' in touch with our winnin' models and sendin' them t'shot list so that the first round can start on Saturday, 11/1.

"But Ty, you amazingly attractive hunk o' man" I hear you cry! "What do we need t'do in order to apply?" Well, I'll tell you.

Three shots are needed!

Shot 1: Scenic Travel to some nice lookin' place around Eorzea, dress so it looks like you fit in an' get the shot! We'll be lookin' at how well your outfit fits th'location, as well as overall composition of th'shot.

Shot 2: Battle! Modellin' ain't all loungin' about in th'sun, y'know! Pick up that sword, lance, or...uh, book, an' go toe to toe with somethin' nasty! But, to keep things interestin' (and so as not to give advantages to folks who can get into nastier places than others), the battle -has- to take place out in the open world. No dungeons, no battlefields.

Shot 3: The Amphitheater For your final shot, take th'stage out at Mih Khetto's Amphitheater in New Gridania. Outfit, pose, it's all up to you! Jus' caption th'shot an' tell us what you were goin' for with it.

Additional Shot: Close up of your face, zoomed in as close as you can! This one won't be used for judging, but for making a banner in the case you get cast.

See here for how to take the type of shot we're after:

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...e-up-final.png

(Remember, this final shot is NOT used to determine entrants, but to make life easier for our wonderful banner-maker, Kaelah.)

Also, please drop a message to EorzeasNTMTyriont@gmail.com when you post, to make it easier t'get the shot list out when the cast is set.

Now, with that out o' the way, it's time t'bring in my good friend Rongi for a word about the other side o' things...

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8 Models, 8 Photoshoots. This is going to be the -hard mode- version of ENTM.
After sending in your initial photos, all 8 are due at once, I will critique the images with you personally, and you will be able to submit up to 3 resubmissions (all must be sent at once, in the same email! No exceptions!) per shoot, and I will say which of the 3 I like the best, and you will decide from there which one to actually submit for the other Judges to see.

The 4 Judges and I will then deliberate on who goes home. Fans and Models will both be surprised by the eliminations (unlike the Forum versions where Models can tell more or less how votes are gonna go) which is what I want to bring to the YT version.

You will be required to send in all 8 photos and the resubmissions and final decision shot before the contest begins, and I will not submit any of them to the Judges before I receive them all from all models, so no one will know who is going home at any time, me, or the models. I repeat you must participate in all 8 photoshoots.

There will be a twist in this Cycle.

This will be an all-girls cycle, but if it goes well I do plan on hosting a Guys&Girl Version afterward similar to how Cycle 3 will be done.

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Thanks, Rongi! Now then, both o' these contests are going t'be runnin' in parallel. The submission requirements are th'same both both, but please specify which one you want t'apply for when you turn in your shots. You can apply for both, but know that Cycle 3 takes priority, so if you're cast in that then you ain't going t'be cast in Rongi's contest.

I reckon that about covers all th'important information for now. We can't wait t'see the shots you come up with! If there's any questions, anythin' you want clarified, feel free t'leave a message here an' I'll get to it soon as I can.

Best o' luck, future models!

tl;dr summary: Cycle three is casting 12 male, 12 female contestants. YouTube contest is casting 8 female contestants. Submit the 4 shots as detailed above to be considered! Casting closes 10/22, cast announced 10/25.

Out of curiosity are we allowed to make 2 entries, one for a main and one for an alt character?

Cycle 3 - Kaiyoko Star

1. Scenic
http://i.imgur.com/lMPXGku.jpg

2. Battle
http://i.imgur.com/tlGIcZK.jpg

3. Amphitheater: "Stealing the Show"
http://i.imgur.com/AgLgMeE.jpg

4. Headshot
http://i.imgur.com/GuB6gbA.jpg

Note: Kaelah, if this picture ends up needing to be used, please use my left side of my face ( right side of the picture ) as my shots are usually better on my left side ('-'*)

Edit: Battle and Amphitheater are taken using Fraps

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Originally Posted by Psychosamm

Out of curiosity are we allowed to make 2 entries, one for a main and one for an alt character?

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I'm fine with that, but please make it in a single post as I don't want to cast the same person twice in the contest. So feel free to apply under both, but only one will be entered into each contest (meaning Cycle 3 and YouTube).

Roughly how many rounds would this cycle last for? I'm tempted to sign up but feel that the 2nd cycle was a little too long.

Entering Contest Cycle 3!

1. Scenic

http://i.imgur.com/d4Pr2HK.png




2. Battle

http://i.imgur.com/LPnqO71.png




3. Amphitheathre - "A Kings Speech"

http://i.imgur.com/XaNmTPo.png




4. Facey Face! *purr*
http://i.imgur.com/JvVXkce.png

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Originally Posted by AmalahRose

Roughly how many rounds would this cycle last for? I'm tempted to sign up but feel that the 2nd cycle was a little too long.

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12 total, including the combined rounds at the end (versus the 14 plus 3 preliminaries in Cycle 2).

Just to make sure, no cropping or editing of screens in any way, yeah?

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Originally Posted by Kosme

Just to make sure, no cropping or editing of screens in any way, yeah?

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Correct. Screenshots must be taken with no modification in any way. It isn't a requirement to have the SE watermark though, since I know some people like to spam FRAPS screencaps.

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Originally Posted by Kosme

Just to make sure, no cropping or editing of screens in any way, yeah?

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Cropping or editing (stuff like adding blurr depth, color variation, etc) of pics is not allowed.

Oh and Hi everyone! /bow, just here to clarify that point, I'll be one of the judges for cycle 3 ;D

Popping in as well to wish you all luck! As with Vahn, I will be a judge for Cycle 3. :)

Also, just to give a bit of help for the closeup picture of your character

Stand in front of a solid object like below
http://i.imgur.com/oK9rdCk.jpg

then swing your camera around and you can get a much closer zoom.
http://i.imgur.com/L8srLbu.jpg

hope this helps :D

Thanks Tinsley. I think I'll retake that additional face shot then :D

I'll enter for both contests!

Kaya Solimar

Scenic
http://i.imgur.com/XG8i1ZN.jpg

Battle
http://i.imgur.com/jUNMbNz.jpg
This was my best picture, but the stupid PS4 SS icon got in the way, if it will hurt my chances please let me know.

The Amphitheater- The Quirky Entertainer
http://i.imgur.com/K2lcf5T.jpg

Face Shot
http://i.imgur.com/8nOiIu9.jpg

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Sam Solimar

Scenic
http://i.imgur.com/lgeZ2Sy.jpg

Battle
http://i.imgur.com/1LEUvfz.jpg

The Amphitheater- Getting to the Show a little too early
http://i.imgur.com/qrBr8s5.jpg

Face Shot
http://i.imgur.com/rt2OXsh.jpg

For the face shot do you want a flat background so it's easier to edit out or are you using the background we give?

Kaelah probably prefers an easier background to edit you out of! ^^;

Marik here reporting for Cycle 3 audition!

I hope I make it this time :D Here goes nothing -

1: Scenic Shot.
https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...60771230_o.jpg

2: Battle Shot.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...94534381_o.jpg

3: Amphitheater Shot. "Please... please, no autographs!"
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...10930737_o.jpg

4: Head Shot.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...95282127_o.jpg

Regarding the zoomed face shots!

These are so that I can provide banner images akin to this:
http://www.officialgaygeeks.com/wp-c...14/09/ffxv.jpg

That being said, here is how I can get the best, most uniform image.
Tinsley is correct, you can get closer images using something to push the camera closer, however, I would like all models to have the same zoom.

So if you please~ :3 (For examples sake, look to Marik's & Kaya's. Both are great.)
1. Zoom camera as close to you as possible without using an object.
2. Take the picture in daylight.
3. Take the picture against a bright background which will contrast your character. (If you have brown hair don't stand in front of something brown, makes you harder to cut out.)
4. Shots must be head on.
5. To create a more uniform image, it helps if everyone has the same quality. If your machine can handle it without exploding, set graphics to max -just for the picture-.

Good luck all, and thankoo! I look forward to making the banners.

Raquelle Avarosa

1. Scenic (that's Thaliak, the Scholar's stone)
http://i.imgur.com/Pl5XXsw.png


2. Battle
http://i.imgur.com/rWmw5h0.png


3. The Amphitheater - "For my next act, I'll make you disappear!"
http://i.imgur.com/svhwq5W.png


4. Close up shot
http://i.imgur.com/GQU5063.png

Shot 1: Scenic
http://i.imgur.com/PmfEtSy.png

Shot 2: Battle!
http://i.imgur.com/DVnyFRS.png

Shot 3: The Amphitheater "A successful night's performance"
http://i.imgur.com/CFOvkrw.png

Additional Shot
http://i.imgur.com/GjFt2ii.png

Tyriont I updated my post and sent you an Email ;3

Also, Kaelah I added a note at the bottom of my headshot for you if I get picked! <3

I love these threads and there are already so many gorgeous and glamorous submissions. Going to toss my own entry in because why not? The only question I do have about this event is whether or not change of hairstyle is acceptable. Quite frequently I change Xev's hair from down to pigtails depending on clipping situations. Anyways, here's my entry for Xev Bellwyn:


https://38.media.tumblr.com/ad888d3d...054o1_1280.png
Desert Sunsets are always stunning. { Scenic submission }


https://38.media.tumblr.com/be259d74...054o2_1280.png
Casting sparkling spells on Mirrored Knights. { Battle submission }


https://38.media.tumblr.com/0f92122a...054o3_1280.png
Xev takes what is likely to be her final bow in this contest. { Amphitheater submission }


https://38.media.tumblr.com/9a6ca847...o5_r1_1280.png
Super easy (Hopefully) croppyful face! { Super close-up screenshot submission }

Fruity Tootie: You Tube! (I want to be internet famous ^_^) If not I'll Cycle 3 :[

1. Scenic (Santa Claws on vacation):
http://i.imgur.com/xFad1jf.jpg

2. Battle (Hardest enemy for me in the game):
http://i.imgur.com/W6y8Ln4.jpg

3. Amphitheater "I am a sexy moogle, kupo!"
http://i.imgur.com/aM1cblA.jpg

4. Headshot
http://i.imgur.com/xxlORzl.jpg

Hi Tootie ;D

My submission is going to be up when Fantasia purchases are changing >_< Even though I have shots ready to be submitted :(

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Originally Posted by Kaiyoko

Tyriont I updated my post and sent you an Email ;3

Also, Kaelah I added a note at the bottom of my headshot for you if I get picked! <3

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Saw it~ I can sure do that for you. ^o^ Good luck!

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Originally Posted by Tyriont

http://i.imgur.com/YDgztZp.png

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Is it wrong that each time I check this thread I go to page one to drool over this pic? >_>

Epsil Ion of Gilgamesh enters the fray!


The shots below are of my alt that I'm fixing on fantasia'ing my main into~ If this is allowable let me know :O

1. Scenic: Spear Fishing in Costa
http://i.imgur.com/ataGHlo.jpg

2. Battle: An Archer's Dilemma
http://i.imgur.com/emQ46LF.jpg

3. Ampitheatre: Web'd in by the Eyes
http://i.imgur.com/oJMUXkr.jpg

4. Headshot:
http://i.imgur.com/gsTa60R.jpg

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Originally Posted by VahnValbosce

Hi Tootie ;D

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Hai! Hai! ;3

Very nice entries so far! Looking forward to more.

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Originally Posted by Epsil

4. Headshot
http://i.imgur.com/WX1qKvD.jpg

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I need your hair to not be cut off the top of the image please. :3

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Originally Posted by Kaelah

I need your hair to not be cut off the top of the image please. :3

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Changed D:

Jeez... Xev's entering? @n@ /intimidated.
XDDD

I play on the Ps4 version so my pictures may not come out looking awesome as you others but here they are ^^

Scenic: http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28...ps2e88d709.jpg

Battle: http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28...ps3d895df8.jpg

Ampitheatre (What were my lines again?): http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28...ps661d5d1e.jpg

Face Pic : http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28...psf90128ae.jpg

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Originally Posted by xFrostiex

Face Pic (( This is close as I could get sorry )):

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You need to face a building or something similar and swing the camera around to face you. You'll force the camera to move in WAY closer that way. :)

Like this (I used the cave walls out by Urth's Gift) but without the darkness, bat, and head-choppy-off :o

http://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acci...e0b15da9fa.jpg

Thanks alot and I re-uploaded/re-edited post

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Originally Posted by VahnValbosce

Cropping or editing (stuff like adding blurr depth, color variation, etc) of pics is not allowed.

Oh and Hi everyone! /bow, just here to clarify that point, I'll be one of the judges for cycle 3 ;D

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OMG Van lol what are you doing here? weird seeing one of the ppl on my friendlist here lol

This is my entry for Cycle 3 - Eirwen Mackenzie (Excalibur server).
Click on them for larger versions. Enjoy~

Scenic:
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...te-d82rjtl.jpg

Battle:
http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...te-d82rjum.jpg

Amphitheatre:
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...te-d82rjuy.jpg

Boom! Headshot:
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/20...te-d82rju0.jpg

Thanks for looking. Fun contest!

Scenic: Scion of the Twelve
http://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acci...c43b43cb24.jpg

Battle: Warrior of Light
http://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acci...4cccbc27ee.jpg

Amphitheatre: Hopeless Romantic
http://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acci...e738802667.jpg

Mug Shot
http://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acci...81b4237580.jpg

Scenic
http://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acci...f0cf9b3286.jpg

Battle
http://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acci...e6a07ddf82.jpg

Amphitheater
http://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acci...b0fb0b5a46.jpg

Closeup
http://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acci...388358c620.jpg

Entering for Cycle Three only, please :)

Regarding headshots:
They are to be used to make a banner image. I need you to be facing head on straight to the camera. No heads/hair chopped off top of image. Preferably daylight. You can /smile /grin or whatever if you so chose.

Keep them entries coming ya'll. :3

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How did you off center the shot in your first pic?