OFFICIAL Eorzea's Next Top Model Discussion Thread

[Kuraran]

Awww, I’m going to look like the bad guy with this post probably

Meeeh, nonetheless, here are my opinions on everybodies shots and whom I voted for in the end~

I examined the pictures of Lalafells under the aspect of cuteness instead of sexiness, since the theme of “Sexy” Librarians doesn’t really go well with Lalas in my opinion (I honestly think that Lalas don’t and can’t look sexy at all).

Bleizahr:
With the arrangement of the bookshelves, you actually get the feeling like this shot was taken in a library. Then again, one thing that’s missing here in my opinion is your outfit. It could’ve been one of the top shots for me if you actually were wearing something to be considered an outfit but like that, it sadly isn’t.

Byooki:
I’m sorry to say this, but there is really nothing in this shot that makes it feel like it was taken in a library and for me, it’s one of the worse ones that got submitted. The sad thing is, that there are really minor issues that make me feel that way about this picture, which could’ve been easily fixed. It would’ve made a great reading area inside a library if there were at least 2 more bookshelves to be seen (I mean the seating area to read books seems to be there already). The outfit isn’t a bad choice, but compared with the other contestants pictures, the impact of it fades away especially since the library feel isn’t there and it really doesn’t help your shot at all. I’m still wishing you good luck on making it through.

Ciara:
This is one of my favorite pictures for this round. The overall library feel is there and the outfit really adds to this feel like you’re an actual librarian. The pose, as well as the expression emphasize the slight seriousness that librarians should have in my opinion. Another thing that I really like about this shot is, that it feels like it was taken at night and that the moon is shining through windows in the ceiling. Great Job in my opinion :3

Jayzan:
Meeeh, the potential for it to be a really good shot is there but it really doesn’t give of that library vibe for me. It feels more like I’m in the office of a famous book writer who is striking a pose to show of how awesome he is~ The outfit is a good choice nonetheless (while it doesn’t really strike me as “sexy”) but like I already said, the library vibe just isn’t there for me.

Kaelah:
Well Kaelah, you’re what I’d call a little “problem child” (kinda). First of all, this picture suffers more or less from the same fate as Jayzans: You get a bit of that library vibe but it still feels like this picture was taken in someone’s office (especially with that chair you’re sitting on…). While the outfit is a good choice, the coloring on it is bad… Like seriously bad. The whole room where you’ve taken this picture is really dark, and then you color your outfit in pure white. The contrast is really extreme and it kinda makes the dark parts of your body blend into the scenery. You may want to reflect on this for future shots but this is just my opinion~

Kin:
Our little snow-white in this contest. The library vibe that you’d expect from pictures in this round is there (especially since you have this seating area for reading, which I would’ve liked to see in Byookis picture already) and the outfit is also a really good choice. It’s not as “sexy” as the outfits from other contestants, but since most female (except for Lala’s) contestants opted to go for the same outfit, seeing this one is really refreshing. Great shot overall.

Kurri:
Mya, the same problem that I had with Kaelahs and Jayzans picture is there as well. I’m getting more of an office feeling instead of that library feel (especially with all those plushies on the desk, which doesn’t strike me as a librarian thing to do). Nonetheless, the Scholar-Outfit is a great choice and the thinking pose you’re striking adds to the cuteness factor of this picture. I like it but it could’ve been better^^

Maxwell:
You’re not in an office and I don’t get the library feel from the picture that I would’ve liked to have. That leaves me wondering why you’re this happy. Perhaps you’re just starting your own library, which is why the feeling of being a library isn’t that strong? Who knows. Only you could probably tell me that. The outfit and pose you’ve chosen are great though and add to the atmosphere of making this picture more enjoyable to look at.

Ronberku:
I really don’t want to write that much to this picture, since it has everything that I expected it to have. The library feel is there and you look like a librarian yourself. The lighting from the window and you looking out of that window, really adds to the quiet atmosphere a library should have. What I really like about this picture is that little bell on the desk and that you seem to wait for customers to enter the library. One thing that Alihabra noted is true as well though…. That one bookshelf to the left (the one in grey) seems to be one too much. Nonetheless, one of my favorite pictures this round.

S.Q.:
I really like the outfit you’ve chosen, especially how you’re emphasizing the sexy part of this round with the help of that book. Other than that, I don’t really get the library feel I would’ve liked to get out of your picture, even though it’s a good shot.

Tinsley:
Same problem that I’ve mentioned on several other pictures already: You get more of an office feel in this picture instead of the library one. Other than that, the outfit and especially the coloring on it are a great choice. The expression and how you’re looking into the camera make you give of more of that mature and serious aura that librarians have and make you in fact, even more sexy than other contestants. Sooooo, apart from the library vibe that’s kinda missing, great shot.

Vahn:
You really never fail to impress me with the shots you’re taking. The library feel is there and even though I don’t feel like the outfit is that good of a choice for this theme, the pose you’re making is great. It’s as if you’re scolding someone to be quiet inside the library or not do anything stupid inside it, which makes you feel like a really serious librarian and is in fact, overshadowing the look of your not so serious outfit. Really good shot and one of my favorites as well^^

Valentina:
Why is that sexy Elezen hiding her pretty face behind THAT pair of spectacles… I really wouldn’t have mind the spectacles at all, if it wasn’t for that close up on your face OR the spectacles were of a different model (I really don’t like those 2 curved thingies from those spectacles that are on the nose… not sure what they’re called so sorry ;_; ). Apart from my issue with the spectacles, the shot of yourself is really great, but I’m getting yet again only the office atmosphere from this picture and not really the library one I was looking forward to.

Yuni:
Even though I’ve seen this outfit with different colorings so many times already, I can’t say that it’s a bad choice since it’s one of the few that add to the sexy part of this round. The library feel is kinda there, but not as much as it should or could’ve been. The pose you’re making is a bit weird. I’m not really sure if you’re thinking about something or if you’re disappointed because of something. This picture probably had a lot more potential than what I’m seeing right now and I’m a bit sad that this potential was a bit wasted.

Yunie:
This is the best outfit I’ve seen for this round. The pose and expression on your face are amazing as well and add to the atmosphere of this picture. The atmosphere your outfit is contributing to, is yet again the office feeling I’ve been getting from so many pictures this round, instead of the library feeling that I had hoped for. This is mainly because of the arrangement of the furniture (yet again) and it feels like you’re showing the office of a famous book writer (like with Jayzans picture).

With all that said and done, I feel like I need to add that all the shots are still amazing in their own way, even if they didn't have the impact on myself that I would've liked to see.

Good luck to everyone on getting through though :3

[Kaelah]

Awww, I’m going to look like the bad guy with this post probably

Meeeh, nonetheless, here are my opinions on everybodies shots and whom I voted for in the end~

Thankoo gurl~ I love feedback.

[Tinsley]

Tinsley:
Same problem that I’ve mentioned on several other pictures already: You get more of an office feel in this picture instead of the library one. Other than that, the outfit and especially the coloring on it are a great choice. The expression and how you’re looking into the camera make you give of more of that mature and serious aura that librarians have and make you in fact, even more sexy than other contestants. Sooooo, apart from the library vibe that’s kinda missing, great shot.

Never the bad guy. I know i like to hear the critiques, good and bad. Hearing honest opinions do help me see if i'm on track or not.

I get the office vibe you mentioned but i thought of it as more of a study area as there were more bookcases on the other side of the screenshot. i need to remember that people are seeing just that one moment in time and not the big picture in my head

again, thanks for the input <3

[Kuraran]

Never the bad guy. I know i like to hear the critiques, good and bad. Hearing honest opinions do help me see if i'm on track or not.

I get the office vibe you mentioned but i thought of it as more of a study area as there were more bookcases on the other side of the screenshot. i need to remember that people are seeing just that one moment in time and not the big picture in my head

again, thanks for the input <3

The thing with this is, that everybody is interpreting the pictures differently.
And I know where you're coming from with the "People just see that one moment".

The big picture I had for my shot in PR 1 was "Breaking the ice", hence the blow kiss animation and the Blizzard I breaking apart from the Ice Elemental. I still didn't get that much votes for that idea^^

[Spy]

ごっめなさい

But due to real life issues I had to drop from the contest ._. I was having a lot of fun, and really enjoying everyone's entries. I thought I could make the deadline which is why I never said anything, but in the final stretch, aggravating situations happening in real life (Car breaking down, so being stuck at my moms place of employment therefor having my time ingame limited a LOT more) are forcing me away from the game. It was entirely my fault for being so picky with my screenshots earlier (You gave plenty of time)...I took several hundred shots for my entries (But had only managed to finish 11 Entries ._.) .

Again ._. I do apologize, and I wish everyone the best of luck. Maybe when things havent become such a time management nightmare here will I attempt to do this again...