Eorzea's Next Top Model - Round 5

[Devdan]

Kin
Kurri
Ciara
Tinsley
Vahn

[princesst3a]

Wow, really neat shots this time around! It's fun to see everyone's choice of makeover!

Kin - I really like how you changed your tune and went dark for your hair and coordinate, but still manage to stand out so sharply from your background! Really well thought-out.
Maxwell - Now this shows versatility. I'm totally feeling the mood you set here, and I love how different it is to what you've done so far. Great job this round!
Ronberku - That lighting is just impeccably done...the focus on you is just mesmerizing *__*
Tinsley - Really feeling the drama in this shot. Your posing against your stormy backdrop makes you somehow look extra confident and powerful, like your causing the lightning yourself...very cool!
Kurri - I like the originality of your concept, very cute and charming. The lighting is done very interestingly as well.

If anyone wants my critique of those I didn't vote for, I'll post it in the discussion thread later so I don't clog this post ^^; Great job erryone~!!!

[Aelinau]

Ciara- you have been my fav model through all the rounds Keep doing awesome
Maxwell- Great pose and location! you have been my 2nd fav model. Keep it up!
Kurri- not my fav of all urs but i still find it really cute ^^
Roberku-the lightening just makes ur char pop ^^
SQ- not sure what it is but i really like this shot!

[Charisma]

Kaelah
Kurri
Yunie
Vahn
Yuni

[Alihabra]

Aaah... A dark theme. I love it! Before I start, a general commendation to everyone who managed to get lightning in their shots - God knows how long that must've taken. But without further ado, voting time!

Jayzan – I really like the overall effect of the shot: you, the imposing, massive roe standing confidently in his armour in a thunderstorm. The colours and different lighting levels I feel are really quite effective. However, there are a few too many different lighting effects which conflicts with the scale textures on the armour. This isn’t a major flaw; it just makes some areas of the armour look a little busy.

Kurri - None of the other races could pull off sitting on a mushroom as naturally or effectively as lalas can - this plays to your strengths greatly, especially when you don't have a lot of colours to work with. You've made a good choice with the pose and clothing, making you look somewhat cute. This, combined with the dark colours, it almost seems somewhat sinister, in a way, like you are some type of fairytale spirit. I also like the new hairstyle – it really suits you.

S.Q. - I love the almost pensive pose you’re doing and how you are firmly placed right in the centre of the shot - It feels like a very powerful and effective position for your character. The reflective effect of the water on your skin and hair is also quite amazing. I am a bit underwhelmed by the background though. Rocky cliffs like these rarely make pretty backgrounds (especially in rainy weather) and all-in-all are a little uninteresting.

Tinsley – This is, in essence, a relatively simple shot. However, simple is often effective. The background feels appropriately dark, but with a textured (i.e. not completely black) skyline as to not make the background uninteresting. The lightning is a nice touch as it contrasts your position in the shot quite well. I like the pose, clothing (cashmere robe is always a good choice) and lighting since it helps to put you in the foreground.

Yunie – There are some pretty impressive colour contrasts here. That, and the frightened look and pose you are giving are the standout points of the shot. However Since the background is mostly black, the focal points end up being the lightning and the bright splash of whatever-it-is on the ground. Obviously this draws some attention away from you (you should be the focal point) which I believe could be rectified by a bit of lighting, especially on the facial area (it’s a little blurry in the picture). However I have to be a little lenient, since it was probably quite difficult to time this one correctly. One last thing: try to get all of the head in next time – having it cut off at the top is not a good look.

[Lunami]

Kin
Ronberku
Vahn
Ciara
Kurri

[ZiahZi]

Ciara
Kin
Kurri
Ronberku
Vahn

[TheRogueX]

As usual, in alphabetical order:

Ciara - I think we all know that you've made me change my mind on the idea of super sexy Elezen... so what are you doing Friday night? xD But seriously, this is a great shot. You look good in black, with the dark hair, and the lack of a bright light just adds to the shot.

Kaelah - It's ok! The lightning didn't get youuuu! I like that you stand out in this pic by choosing to be bright (like the lightning) instead of dark (like your surroundings)

Kin - From super adorable to super tough with just a change in hair and wardrobe. Very nice!

Maxwell - This is just an amazing shot. No more disco tonight.. no.. tonight's for killin'!

Vahn - "I AM THE LORD OF LEVIN!" ('nuff said)

[Genesis-xyx]

By far this round has the best shots overall, extremely well done everyone!

Maxwell: wow! For once I feel you haven't played to a Lalas cute side and boy you NAILED IT!

Ronberku: so sexy! The lighting on your character is perfection.

Ciara: gorgeous m'lady, simply stunning.

Vahn: sing me ballads of your triumphs while I grovel at your feet <3

Yunie: was a tie between you and Kurri for my last vote, your positioning in the picture and whatever that awesome glow is from, won you my vote!

Honourable mentions: Tinsley: I wish you hand wasn't bent so oddly, and a slightly different angle and you would have been one of my top picks.
Kin: had there been more in the background to make your character stand out more you might have won my vote as well.
S.Q: I wish you had used a little less light in your shot, takes away from the stormy feel.


Such a fantastic week, was so hard to choose T.T

[PrincezzPeach]

Yunie
Vahn
SQ
Kurri
Kin