Post by izumiez on Oct 19, 2010 17:18:39 GMT 8
the nine remaining girls strut into the judging room where they are greeted by CONSTANCE, who stands statuesque with her hands on her hips; her bangs pinned back in a quiff and her body wrapped in a black balmain cocktail dress straight from Fashion Week.
"Welcome Ladies, to your next elimination. As you all know, this is the last judging that will occur here, before we make our transition over to our new home at RTVG. I want you all to know, this is an exciting change because not only will we have a larger number of viewers, but a better opportunity to make this competition more fast paced. We've had Svetlana decide to quit the competition before the photoshoot, and we're also sad to announce SHADOW has decided to quit due to family problems back in Ukraine. I wish both these girls luck, but they need to move on - and so do we. Hopefully, you all have the COMMITMENT those other girls lacked. Anyways, on to elimination. We have our amazing prizes..."
A COVER & 8 PAGE SPREAD IN L MAGAZINE.
A CONTRACT WITH THE UPCOMING POWERHOUSE ELOUAI AGENCY, INDUSTRY MODELS.
[/color]A CONTRACT WITH THE UPCOMING POWERHOUSE ELOUAI AGENCY, INDUSTRY MODELS.
SHE WILL LAND A CONTRACT WITH BOUTIQUE FASHION HOUSE BELLABENNETT.
AND BECOME THE GLOBAL FACE OF WORLD RENOWNED BRAND RUTTA.[/color][/size][/spoiler]
We also have our amazing judges...
A debutante who knows a fashion mess when she sees it, Geneva Swasson.
The sexy photographer with a sharp eye for potential, Moe Ndaye.
El Divo Coutura is currently in Berlin on "fierce business" and cannot be with us today.
This week girls, you were all oiled up and posed topless for Calvin Klein jeans. Unfortunately, I must say I was dissapointed with the overall performance from you all. There are definitely some stand outs, but I really did expect more from most of you.
Moe: I don't feel like many of you really brought the feeling of the round into your expressions and through your eyes. Girls, you really need to feel the photoshoots rather than just try to do them.
Anyways, now it’s time for your individual evaluations, and first up is Ellie.[/center]
Constance: Fierce! In all honesty, Ellie, after seeing that photograph you delivered at the Gossip Girl shoot, I did not have much hope. This gives me faith. You look poised, in control, and your eye contact with the camera is spot on. However, this just doesn’t scream Calvin Klein for me. It more so says, “Target’s new range of Clein Kalvin underwear". It’s just missing that elegant sex appeal that all Calvin Klein ads should have. I must say though, your editing skills, especially tracing, have improved so much. You’re showing growth and potential to continue to grow and become stellar, which are two traits I absolutely adore in a newbie model. Just make sure you stick to the brief, and make your photographs a little more, eh, expensive. - 7/10
Moe: I'm sorry but there is a lot about this shot that I am not feeling, Ellie. I don't think the gloves work, they seem much too sophisticated for this shoot. Also, you aren't really selling the jeans at all in this picture. Your expression feels sexy at least, but there is nothing about you that is messy, unruly, oily, etc, and for me, that is a problem. You have to make sure you follow the brief! I do like your pose though, and you look beautiful. Ellie, as well as making sure you fit the brief (look at every bullet point!), we really need to see some SPARK in this competition, or you are not going to be memorable to the panel. - 5.5/10
Geneva: 8/10
Thanks, Ellie. Up next is Zani.
Constance: This is hot! I love the energy you’re giving me, and how you’re twisting your body and flaunting your womanly angles while still looking like an androgynous diva in the face. You probably picked the most hideous pair of jeans in my opinion, but you ARE working them atleast. My only fault with this photograph is your expression. It looks a little fake, almost like you’re trying too hard to look ferocious. However I must say, I love how you’re changing your look up every round even without hair. I love your makeup here. Overall Zani, a really good picture, but we need to see a softer side. Work it out, honey b! - 9/10
Moe: Gorgeous. You don't have hair, so you have much less to work with, but you still manage to bring something amazing to the table. I believe you are quickly becoming a front-runner in this competition. Though I think the black lipstick takes away from the sexiness, you still push through despite being oily and dirty with a modelesque yet sexy pose. You look cool here, and you make me want to wear those jeans. Amazing work, Zani. I want to see your pure beauty in future rounds. Your gorgeous look we've seen but I know you can wow us. - 9/10
Geneva: 9/10
Thank you, up next is Gisela.
Constance: Dayum, girl knows how to pose! Yet another absolutely stellar photograph, Gisela. You’re just perfectly embodying Calvin Klein – bringing sex appeal into a photo but keeping it expensive. You know how to flaunt all the right angles, and use your long limbs to your advantage. But – the face. I need more. I’m seeing the same expression over and over again. You should start taking advantage of makeup to give us a bigger range of looks, like you’re doing with your hair here (which is stunning, by the way). You know how to model, Gisela, now you just need to focus on bringing us more in your face. Good work though. - 9/10
Moe: I absolutely LOVE that you directly took my critique (about your arms having to show femininity) and have acted upon it. It was really just a minor nit-pick but it shows that you respect what the judges have to say about your performances. You look incredibly beautiful here and your pose is so gorgeous and shows off your curves and the jeans; almost everything that was asked for, you brought. (Technically, I love how you've set your hairstyle too). I feel like, like some of the other girls, you weren't as prepared to get dirty and oily, however, I want to see you look modelesque in a less conventional way. Amazing work, keep bringing the consistency, Gisela, though perhaps we would like to see something less refined and more natural next round. - 8.5/10
Geneva: 8/10
Alright, thank you Gisela. Come on up here, Karyna.
Constance: Now you’re the only girl in my opinion who totally rocked it out in her facial expression. But my lord, the rest of this photograph is just a complete train wreck. Your proportions are totally off, the editing is scrappy, and I do not get the pose at all. Did you get somebody else to edit your casting pictures? Because you’re just going more and more downhill every round and it’s disappointing to watch your improvement, or lack of it to be more realistic. When I break down your photograph, I do see potential. For example, you know how to give face, and also how to sell the product. Denim is all about bum and legs, and you’re flaunting those two assets. You get modeling, Karyna, but your awful technical execution is letting you down week after week after week. I just don’t get it, because your editing was flawless in your casting photos. Go back to that method, because whatever the hell you’re doing now is NOT working. - 4.5/10
Moe: Not digging this, I'm sorry. Technically, I think this is too ambitious. Your face struggles to be the main focus in this picture, and it looks a bit too "mens' magazine" anyway, the hair ends look blocky, and I understand that you were trying hard to follow the brief but this is a technical hot mess. Trying hard to look past it, you do sell the jeans and your body looks great, the shading is fantastic but the outlines should be much more refined and sharper. Karyna, the technical issues are the main thing holding you back. If you make it through, then you really need to make more of an effort to take our advice or even contact us if you are confused. But you have been told this in the past more than once. Sometimes less is more. - 3.5/10
Geneva: 3/10
The fifth girl to be evaluated is Adele.
Constance: Yet again Adele, a gorgeous photograph, that could easily be the best in the bunch, let down by a boring facial expression. Everything else is perfect - your body looks incrdibly sexy, you're selling the attire, your hair is incredible - but then the face - dead! It's so frustrating because you could be delivering shot after shot after shot and getting first call out every week, but the lack of energy and emotion in your expression lets you down every judging. Despite that however, this is in my top three photos from this round - you really did follow the breif, but it could have been my favourite if you brought it in your face. Don't be a one look wonder honey, that's the kiss of death in this competition for me. - 7/10
Moe: Adele, your body is smoking here. You are flaunting your curves and I think your posing is almost up to par in this competition. It is ENERGY which is lacking, be sure to bring the energy next round if you make it through. I love the heart on your breast, it is a really cute touch and shows that you did have a creative direction with this picture that I really appreciate. You really need to thank Constance for that amazing makeover, it does WONDERS for you, Adele. I really like how your fiery hair stands out against the greyscale setting. On to the negative: your expression is not tough and/or sexy enough here IMO. Also technically, your left hand looks really flat, like two-dimensional on your rib. You did a great job though, Adele! Bring the energy in the future, and we want to feel the emotion! - 8/10
Geneva: 8/10
Jessica, you’re next.
Constance: Ugh. In my opinion, this is one of those photographs where everything is working except the model herself. Perfect styling, perfect makeup, perfect hair, perfect lighting – dead face. This is actually my least favourite picture of you, Jessica – it just looks half arsed. I feel absolutely nothing from you facial expression. You look like a tuna frolicking around on the deck of a fishing boat. There’s just no CONNECTION, which is extremely disappointing especially in a round when you’re trying to sell jeans from one of the most renowned brands in the fashion industry. You need to step it up, and give us some light in those eyes. Thankyou, Jessica. - 6/10
Moe: Perfect expression and I love your pose. You still maintain the sexiness despite being covered in dirt. Technically, your hair ends have improved dramatically, well done, it looks gorgeous. There is a lack of FIRE in your pose IMO. You could have passionately straddled that pipe, I feel like that would have been a great idea and it would've been creative to interact with your set location more. I also dislike how you have cropped your picture. Take a quick look at the rules. Good job honey. - 7.5/10
Geneva: 7/10
Thanks Jessica. Nereida, you're up.
Constance: Stunning. S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G. It takes one hell of a fantastic photograph to get me to spell out a word. This is Calvin Klein meets Abercrombie meets Gucci, and I LOVE IT. Your face is alive, the pose is sexy, and I’m still looking at the jeans – so you’re selling the product. You ticked all the boxes for the guidelines, and your improvement from the last photoshoot was way above my expectations. You also look a lot younger here, which is definitely a good thing. Words cannot describe how much I adore your face, you’re just so cute! Probably my favourite of the week, Nereida. Bring this to the table next photoshoot! - 10/10
Moe: So sexy! You look slightly timid but this whole picture is exactly what we wanted and you look so earthy. You push through being oily and dirty and manage to give us a modelesque pose which is appropriate for the type of shoot it is. You really sell the jeans too, Nereida, I am impressed. You are bringing that connection through that we had asked for, but it's not total yet. Keep going. I want to see something more INTENSE from you though. You have such an exotic look, but we need more versatility, work against your look for the next shoot and show us high fashion. - 8/10
Geneva: 8.5/10
Next up is… Ursula.
Constance: Strong. Dynamic. Eccentric. Sexy. IMPROVEMENT. Definitely your best week so far, miss thang! Look at that kickass pose! You’re bringing something unexpected, something out of the box, to the table – and it works. My favourite part of this photograph is definitely your face though, you’re giving me 100% utter fierceness from those incredible blue eyes god blessed you with. Oh, and PRAISE THE HEAVENS ABOVE, you’re working that incredible makeover myself (another form of God, TBH) blessed you with. This is definitely up there in my favourites list, just make sure you deliver this standard every single round. This is an incredible picture that will go very well towards the front of your portfolio. - 10/10
Moe: Amazing! You totally brought it this round. I love all of this, this is a major step-up from the previous round. Your expression is perfect, your haircut looks perfect, your pose is dynamic, sexy and shows off your jeans. Just wonderful. The leg in the air makes the picture full of energy, and you look incredibly modelesque. I absolutely adore this, this is definitely one of my favourite pictures yet! Keep bringing this quality and drive to the competition and you'll be unstoppable, especially if we get to see softer faces from you as well. - 10/10
Geneva: 10/10
Finally, Jolinne...
Constance: Please, please, PLEASE don’t tell me your photograph last week was a fluke! In all honesty, Jolinne, and you know how much I adore you, but this is just a hot mess. What the hell happened to your technical execution!? Did you hire a drunk hooker to do your pixel outlining for you? It’s choppy, awkward, and unappealing to look at. The expression is dead, even more so dead than any other girl (and there were A LOT of flat faces), and the pose is just boring and makes your arm look thirty times longer than it really is. Plus, BIG mistake putting extensions in for this photoshoot. If you kept your short hair and went for a really rugged, androgynous photograph, like Zani or Ursula, you could have delivered one of the best photos in the bunch. Unfortunately, this is probably the worst. I’m losing hope, and I’ve always been your biggest supporter. Don’t make me look stupid, because I still have faith and if you’re capable of delivering a shot like your beauty shoot, than there is NO excuse for this. Take your place. - 4/10
Moe: It is such a shame to see such a creative picture be brought down by its technical aspects. The quality of this picture really brings it down. Make sure you save as .png. Also, enlarge by printscreening a zoomed in image and then cutting it out from the printscreen. I am sure that izumiez would be more than happy to do that for you if you merely sent the normal-sized image. I love how you are leaning back on the debris and the backlight really contributes to give this shot a sensual feel. Though that may have not been the right direction to take it still works well. I also think you should have made sure your nipples were covered up. I think the dreamy approach works for you, I want to see technical improvement from you next round. - 4.5/10
Geneva: 6/10
THE JUDGES WILL NOW DELIBERATE AND DECIDE WHICH ONE OF YOU IS GOING HOME.
Thank you, Ladies.
[/b][/center]Thank you, Ladies.