OFFICIAL Eorzea's Next Top Model Discussion Thread

[Sangriah]

Well, someone had to be eliminated, I guess that's me. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who puts their time and effort into organizing this. I learned quite a bit in my short participation. I'll post my round 3 shot in here since its already taken but then I think Sang will return to wandering.

Until our paths cross again

[Wings]

I feel like my eyes are bleeding from trying to pick a shot. So not satisfied... x_x But the one I picked will have to do, because my nerves are in tatters from trying to get a picture I could use.


Congratulations Lowena! Yours was one of my favourites. (My absolute favourite, however, was Ariel ♥) I'm sorry to see you go, Sangriah! Adam is still in - right? With so many strong ones in round 2, I can imagine the judges had a really rough time. But this is how it should be!


Oooo, I can talk about my round 2 shoot now!

With my blue skintone, there were two options I was considering: Mystique and Smurfette. So if I hadn't had such a strong flash of inspiration from seeing the bridesmaid's dress, there could have been two Mystiques

The first problem was the hat, but with a bit of help from Eorzea's most adorable crafter, I got one that worked. Next was location. I knew there were large mushrooms, and I knew I wanted to play with perspectives, so the trick was finding mushrooms that had a hill or something elevated that was close enough to make sure I wouldn't be too small in the picture.

Found the place and got a friend to play Gargamel, working out angles and distances. Then it was a matter of waiting for weather and light... Weather was kind the first time around, but I found that the ONLY time that I would have sunlight on my face was for a few seconds at 8.30am and 9.17am - the rest of the day the spot was in constant shadow.

The second morning it was raining, so I had to keep standing there for another Eorzean day, or risk not being able to find the same angles again. That was a test of will and patience, hearing my friends go about their adventures and not being able to join in XD The third morning I got my sunny weather back, and I managed to snag a few more!

I couldn't ask my Gargamel to wait as long as me, so I only called her back when the weather watcher promised good weather (sooo glad they added that), and she returned with plenty of time to spare in order to be able to afk for a while... And parked right in the middle of my screen

I could have gone with the first good screenshot I got, but I liked the idea of a ring on Gargamel's hand to add a bit more detail, and the light on the dress in the first one was a bit glaring:

The looming shadow in the one I picked felt like it added more to the mood:

I'd like to thank my tailor Bonzai Ferroni and Gargamel Brun Hilda who made this shoot possible ♥

Also, thanks for all the feedback! I really appreciate the judges taking the time to give open critique, and it's very interesting hearing the reasoning behind the other voters.

Even if cosplay isn't my forte, and I fretted so much about outfit and was yet again really last minute, I had a lot of fun with the theme. The end result made me really happy that I applied to join ♥

[Tinsley]

I just wanted to commend all the models on round 2. All your shots were so creative and every one of you should be proud of what you submitted. I think, honestly this round was probably one of the only rounds ever that there wasn't a bad shot. As a judge for the guys, I am grateful none of my boys were eliminated this week and handing out any 1's, let alone 2 of them was really a struggle.

I know you all will keep up the great work and I am looking forward to seeing you guys raise the bar even more this cycle. hugs and more hugs for you all

[MissBrunHilda]

...she returned with plenty of time to spare in order to be able to afk for a while... And parked right in the middle of my screen

I didn't know where the camera was! XD

This was an amazingly hard round to pick apart - I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the next round, especially after hearing so many people discussing how difficult it is! I'm excited to find out what it is!

[Sandoria]

Well, someone had to be eliminated, I guess that's me. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who puts their time and effort into organizing this. I learned quite a bit in my short participation. I'll post my round 3 shot in here since its already taken but then I think Sang will return to wandering.

Until our paths cross again

I don't want you to go! *Clings*
Least I can still enjoy your fun arts on tumblr. You should definitely come to the Balmung house meetup when they have it so we can all take screenshots together. It'd be like a mass ENTM group hug in screenshot form.

I feel like my eyes are bleeding from trying to pick a shot. So not satisfied... x_x But the one I picked will have to do, because my nerves are in tatters from trying to get a picture I could use.

This has been me as well. Took so many screenshots I stopped seeing good and bad and the strengths between shots.

Also all the Keepers of the Moons were very creative in finding cosplays this last round that utilized their deep blue skin tones. Very very gorgeous screenshots and I ♥ you all.

[AdamFyi]

...I am grateful none of my boys were eliminated this week...

Goddammit.
I still haven't even decided on a shot! Other than the obvious "hi we're just visiting"-looking screenshot that I already uploaded. ;~;

[Dawnshade]

asdf I kept on forgetting to post these >.<

Scrapped ideas/bloopers from round 1

This one I was testing out ideas and this happened

Same here

I considered going for something like this for a while

..oor sneaking up on a mob

This shot kind of happened while I was trying to get the shot I submit

Round 2

At first I was considering doing a shot similar to the selfies from Wind Waker for the Wii U (Thanks a bunch to Crysti Roderi for taking these, it was fun X3)




I also thought of maybe going for a Lala version of Yda

[Tyriont]

Note: Round 3 voting will be going up later than usual tomorrow (as in around midnight).

[Wings]

I didn't know where the camera was! XD

And you swooshed afk right away and missed the messages I sent you! XD But it all turned out fine in the end - I even got a nice outtake

This has been me as well. Took so many screenshots I stopped seeing good and bad and the strengths between shots.

Yeah, with 244 screenshots to wade through that was exactly what happened. Everything becomes a blur... I wanted to take more, but my friends had had enough XD

Gah!!! Not long now until the voting is up - I'm in knots about getting to see everyone else's shots!

Also all the Keepers of the Moons were very creative in finding cosplays this last round that utilized their deep blue skin tones. Very very gorgeous screenshots and I ♥ you all.

N'awww ♥ Thank you!

I also thought of maybe going for a Lala version of Yda

SQUEEEEE!!!! I love that one... With the minion... Oh, that shot is fantastic! o.o

Note: Round 3 voting will be going up later than usual tomorrow (as in around midnight).

I understand, but gah, the wait, the WAIT....! So nervous ._.

♥♥♥!

[Adeline]

Note: Round 3 voting will be going up later than usual tomorrow (as in around midnight).

The anticipation >< I'm so excited to see what everyone has come up with!