OFFICIAL Eorzea's Next Top Model Discussion Thread

[Parodine]

Welp, I know mines a risk. I went for ghost pirate Kurri

When I looked through the photos yours stood out to me in a good way for sure. I think it's one of the most creatively executed of the bunch.

It's just always nerve-wracking whether the voters will appreciate it or are looking for more model-esque and simple.

Me: "Am I going too literal with the shipwrecked theme as a sad pirate?" Answer now: Yes. >.< Haha

[Minorinz]

rongi that is not the picture i submitted 2 days ago........ you told me you got it ):
and just looking at the votes lol, i think my chances r ruined and it's not even my fault, gg

[Kaelah]

rongi that is not the picture i submitted 2 days ago........ you told me you got it ):
and just looking at the votes lol, i think my chances r ruined and it's not even my fault, gg

Eeek oh dear. Is it too late for you to change it Rongi? You could tell people who have voted to have another look in case they want to change a vote?

[AmalahRose]

Eeek oh dear. Is it too late for you to change it Rongi? You could tell people who have voted to have another look in case they want to change a vote?

Or the picture could be updated and then perhaps the judges could give her an extra 3 points (or however many votes would place her near the middle) to make up for the mix up?

[Kaelah]

Or the picture could be updated and then perhaps the judges could give her an extra 3 points (or however many votes would place her near the middle) to make up for the mix up?

Yup or that. There must be something that can be done. To keep things fair.

[EorzeasNTM]

rongi that is not the picture i submitted 2 days ago........ you told me you got it ):
and just looking at the votes lol, i think my chances r ruined and it's not even my fault, gg

Changed! And you've been given +3 points for now for my mistake! Kaelah make sure you tally those in! In the event she gets more votes, making it apparent to everyone that her pic would have been voted for by the first two pages of voters, I'll give her more accordingly. But for now she is in the top 7 and safe. Sorry! Like I said in the email, please try and send me your pictures with the proper name instead of xT3sd4f1 so that I don't click the wrong one in my files for each of the models ^^; Shoulda deleted the old submission as soon as I got the new one but didn't.

Edit: Sorry! I didn't post until I was done changing it. As soon as I saw her post I went to change it immediately. I then emailed her about it and said I was giving her 3 bonus points, which is funny cause that's the same amount you said Amalah! xD Glad everyone is on the same page.

[Santherelle]

Thanks for posting my submission!

I feel like I got the evil pirate queen thing down in that shot.

[Kaelah]

Edit: Sorry! I didn't post until I was done changing it. As soon as I saw her post I went to change it immediately. I then emailed her about it and said I was giving her 3 bonus points, which is funny cause that's the same amount you said Kaelah! xD Glad everyone is on the same page.

Amalah has credit for the 3 points idea! Ha. I'll edit the tally at my PC later. :3 awkward on my phone

[EorzeasNTM]

While I was setting up the breakfast and doing laundry here at work, I thought about a general "what can all the models do better?" list...this is, of course, my opinion! and I can't speak for the voters. I just looked at the top scorers of each round and some are very scenic, some are humorous, and some just give off good vibes.

1) Centering yourself. Use this sparingly, and use it well! Morina Winterfell's starshot in Cycle 1 was absolutely beautiful. It was centered, but she was facing the right. Had she just been centered and doing any other pose, it would have been a boring image. Instead of centering yourself, have yourself off to the side of the image. (( Remember that you can have a friend take a screen shot OF you instead. Use this ability to your advantage!)

2) Background. For scenic shots, aim for wide and vast backgrounds. Try to have your body from the mid-thigh up, and have the horizon around your hip. Unless it's a night shot, or a sunset shot, aim for something bright and sunny! Cloudy can work too if you get the right cloud shape. For battle shots, use the background to frame you and the mob you are attacking.

3) Telling a story. Stick with simple, easily visible stories in your shot. "Looking for somebody." or "Out hunting for food." are easy to pick up on by the viewers/judges and give your shot an overall boost. Yes all shots have stories, but if it's over complicated or not easily understandable from a glance at your shot, a viewer might miss it. (And yes, there is always the risk that the story will be misinterpreted, but nothing can be done about that. ><

4) Outfit and Posing. Last weeks winter shot was a great example! Kin and Vahns shot looked identical, except she was posing and he wasn't. It affected his Judge's scores (id say voters too but it could have been guys voting for a sexy miqote that affected that, so can't prove anything.). Finding the perfect pose is important. I can't say for sure which ones work best, but play around and hope for the best. Outfits can be pretty hit or miss as well, but try your best to fit the theme and play with color. Don't rely on gear that SE colored themselves. Dye your own!

and 5) Try not to be sexy in every shot. Try not to be doll like in every shot. Try not to be adorable in every shot. Change it up or risk becoming boring to the judges (and maybe voters, but can't prove that.)

Edit: Sorry Amalah!!!!!! Pinch poke YOU owe me a coke, not Kaelah. xD Haha. All you miqote look alike! *says this every time he misquotes some one*
Edit 2 as I am walking out the door: Everyone give a warm welcome back to Santherelle who has become our 5th judge! ((3 guest judges in a row messed up, so I just got rid of the idea XD)

[Minorinz]

Or the picture could be updated and then perhaps the judges could give her an extra 3 points (or however many votes would place her near the middle) to make up for the mix up?

10 votes have been placed so its -10 assuming they would have voted, now it's -7
it's alright, i just have to catch up somehow, if the shot is really good then it'll be worth something ><

Eeek oh dear. Is it too late for you to change it Rongi? You could tell people who have voted to have another look in case they want to change a vote?

don't think we can tell people to re-vote ;_;

Changed! And you've been given +3 points for now for my mistake! Kaelah make sure you tally those in! In the event she gets more votes, making it apparent to everyone that her pic would have been voted for by the first two pages of voters, I'll give her more accordingly. But for now she is in the top 7 and safe. Sorry! Like I said in the email, please try and send me your pictures with the proper name instead of xT3sd4f1 so that I don't click the wrong one in my files for each of the models ^^; Shoulda deleted the old submission as soon as I got the new one but didn't.

Edit: Sorry! I didn't post until I was done changing it. As soon as I saw her post I went to change it immediately. I then emailed her about it and said I was giving her 3 bonus points, which is funny cause that's the same amount you said Kaelah! xD Glad everyone is on the same page.

at least you were online to do something about it but for now ima have my sadpanda mode on