Post by Lana Del Ray on Apr 6, 2012 10:38:46 GMT -7
Hello Final 5!!! Welcome to your Tenth Judging Session and this week you need to give us some action in your photo!!!
Let's start our judging session for this week.
Janice: Well, we all knew something like this had to come. You've been on a roll lately, but this is lack luster in terms of the theme, and to a lesser extent the modeling. However... That face: stunning!
Morgan: I think your gallery might be at the end of its life span. I think this photo is lacking a lot of the energy and movement that we would be expecting to see in an action shot. I like the fact that your face is bringing a very soft, natural beauty to the shot. But overall I don't think you look like a model here and there's not much action going on.
Zooey: In the sense of an Action star, I can see it. The bike and the face really lends itself well to that aspect of the theme. It being in black and white probably helps, too. The energy of the photo does fall flat for me, though. I can't quite place why, but it just lacks that Wow Factor.
Oh, and Morgan, January's gallery isn't at the end of its lifespan. I almost played as January instead of Gwen last season, so I'm familiar with the gallery she has to choose from. She has plenty more to go.
Lana: I like the photo. I want to see more emotion in your face. You look beautiful but a little bit innocent for 'Action' shoot. I like the setting. The motorcycle helped to inject the 'Action' element in the photo a lot. Overall, I still think this is a decent photo after all
Amanda: You look beautiful once again, and the emotion in your face is amazing. But like has been said: This is nothing spectacular in terms of theme or modeling, and it is clearly weaker than the amazingness you've served us so far. Doesn't change that your face is spectacular and that, since you didn't bomb it, you're definitely here to stay based on prior rounds alone.
Zooey: It's definitely easy to see the movement in this photo, so you hit the theme pretty well this week. My problem with the picture stems from how bland it is. The windblown hair is nice, but it's a generic outfit, generic pose, and generic studio background. Thank you for making sure you hit the theme well this week, but I wish you were able to do it with a more interesting picture.
Lana: A nice setting would help this photo a lot. I love the movement. The angle is great. You look drop dead gorgeous here. I think the styling could be better but it's nice to see this side side of you once in a while. And your face girl in this photo is great. I felt the connection with you.. My only problem is the bland setting!!!
Morgan: I like the movement and action in your pose but also in your face, I love how your expression and tenseness in your face is also bringing action to this shot. You look so cute and quirky, like your heading to the shops on a mission. I do agree with the other judges in that it would have been great to have a backdrop that wasnt so plain, but you have nailed the movement aspect.
Amanda: That's it - you're just moving. You're a boring, everyday pedestrian that I'm going to pass by and not remember two minutes later. You need something to make you stick out. Unique clothes, a unique face, or you need to be breathtaking. This is a dull, safe, photo that unfortunately doesn't do anything for me. You're dressed casually - why not wear a dress that I'm going to remember (preferably for a GOOD reason)? Why not don a hat to make you stick out, and have your hair blowing even with it? This is just incredibly generic, and at this stage of the competition, generic is not something you can afford :/
Janice: Snore. I'm actually agreeing with Amanda. Pedestrian. I looked at all of the photos last night before I slept, and I woke up thinking "What was Katie's again?". It's boring, generic and safe. SAFE. That's sort of a recurring theme for you, isn't it?
Janice: This is probably my favorite photo of the bunch, and of you. It's just so interesting and those legs are absolutely amazing. You face could use some work, but at the same time it works. I love the theme execution here! This photo is fabulous!
Morgan: LOVE IT! Well you definitely have been getting up to some sort of action here haven't you Liv! I love the setting it brings so much chaos to the shot, I love your face it looks like a sort of stunned/exhausted look and your body looks impeccable up on the ceiling there. You have really nailed it here Liv, there is so much energy in this. The only flaw I can see is there is a lot of muscle tension in your legs (which is completely understandable, given your position) but it can make your legs look a little bulky or too defined rather than being smooth. Great job!!
Lana: Gorgeous. Wow.. This is what I expected from you girls. I love the legs. Beautiful. Your body language is good. The angle was pretty good especially for this kind of shoot. I don't know what really happened to you in this photo? Earthquake? Alien Invasion? But whatever it is, it really help you a lot this week.
Zooey: I love interesting photos and this is definitely an interesting photo. You can definitely see movement in this picture and I appreciate how much effort you put into this round, making sure you covered every judge's personal nit-picky details. I like it for both a modeling shot and a theme shot, so I really have nothing else to say. Great job this week.
Amanda: This is one of the most unique shots you've given us. I love the concept and I love the execution. It's like you're in some fantasy world meeting the Matrix or something. You're like dredging everything up, and this is a clear motion shot - not to mention, it's beautiful despite the wallpaper being a bit too... uh, never mind. The styling, the pose, and the idea especially all RAWK so kudos to you, Liv! You're staying around
Janice: In terms of an action shot, it's not even close. As a dancing shot, it's just sufficing. I will give you points for your face - it looks great. But it's easy to pull that face in an easy pose.
Morgan: This is a little safe for me Rachel, the men in the setting look like they have more energy and passion coming from their faces (I wonder why!) As Janice said, your face is flawless, as is your body. But in regards to the theme there is not much energy or movement coming from you. It looks a little pose-y for me
Zooey: It looks like you already know this isn't going to be your best week. I could see this photo working as a girl who is infiltrating a party for a known criminal and this is before the big shoot-out after they discover she's a spy. If we go the other route with the theme interpretation this round and go with a model in movement, then while your model is dancing, this photo's energy is still flat and it doesn't look like she's really moving. As the other judges have already said, your face is the highlight of this photo. Nothing I can criticize about that aspect of the photo.
Lana: Beautiful face but there's a lack of action element in your photo. I don't think this photo helped you a lot. Even though, you don't have any action shoot, you still can submit a photo with a stronger emotion in this face. Like mad, crazy or jealousy. That's for me screams more action than this photo
Zooey: Much better. Not a huge fan of the overly cheesy smile on your face, but there is so much more energy in this photo and it fits the theme much better than your first shot. You may have just saved yourself with this new photo cause I was about to rank you last, but now, I don't know how I'm going to rank this week.
Lana: Agree with Zooey.. Much much much better. I think the face a little bit cheesy but your body language, setting and your styling is really good in this photo. I think you're just save yourself from the elimination this week. Good luck!!!
Morgan: This is so much better than your first photo. There is so much more movement, action, enthusiasm and energy here! You look so cute, like a little girl and like you are genuinely having fun. Your body looks controlled as well as graceful so that brings some modelling to the shot also. You have definitely upped your game from the first photo you chose.
Amanda: The first photo seems to be a screencap from something, and because of that plus the low quality I would have ranked it lowly. The second photo is better - it defines "action" more and you look young, fresh, and innocent - but perhaps too much so, which makes the photo a bit cheesy. The styling in both is about equal - I'm not overly fond of the pants underneath the dress, but aside from that the second one is better and more suitable. I like the energy, and your choice to use the second photo was the right one. Good improvement
Janice: I'm also agreeing - this is much better than your first photo. I am a fan of the cheesy smile though, there's a lot of energy in this photo. However, your arm looks a little amputated. It's like you've got an arm growing out of your hair! Yikes!
Janice: I don't see much action here physically. Were you going for the 'action movie' theme here? I don't know if this particular photo works well. We can't see much of you at all! You're just hiding in the shadows. We need to see more than this. Surely, you have a photo with real action somewhere here right?
Morgan: I feel like I'm waiting for the action to begin when I look at this shot, instead of looking at a photo of captured action. It's hard to find many things to compliment in this because your face is also covered and there is little movement or energy coming out for me here. The setting looks great and draws me in, but other than that the key elements are missing.
Zooey: When I just saw the theme for the week I was also thinking that it was supposed to be a picture of the model moving. However, when I saw the example pictures, it made me think they were supposed to look for pictures that make them look like action movie stars. I'm a little confused on which we were looking for this round, so I won't count off from anyone for either interpretation of the theme this week. In the latter sense of the theme, this photo works. You do look like an action star. The audience only sees half of your face, adding some mysterious appeal to your character, while they can still see enough to know that you're beautiful. The gun definitely works well towards the theme and so does the color scheme. It sets a nice, gritty tone for the picture that works well in the Action genre. My only critique for this photo is that because this is a modeling game, maybe I would have liked to have seen more of your face. However, in terms of theme execution, you did a great job this week.
Lana: It can be either, Zooey which is 'Action' for Jumping or Running or 'Action' in term of explosive or other intensity element in the photo. I wish you would do more with the gun. It was too 'soft' for this week. I expected something more like 'badass' from you girls this week. If you pointed the gun towards us, it would be a lot better. This photo has so much potential but the execution for me just average
Amanda: The first one is great for an advertisement, but doesn't define "action" and your face is obscured. You second photo... uhh... I'm not sure if that's serious. This looks like a manga cover art and you're like drawn on, given the background. Those sunglasses obscure your eyes and hide their fierceness, which is... yeah. This definitely is an "action" shot, but perhaps you're taking the meaning too literally - we're not looking for an action FILM type of thing. We want you to be doing something! Even running, jumping... the most basic of things. I really have NO idea what to say about this second one... I'm like... speechless... and that's... not really a good thing...
Janice: There is zero modelling and zero fashion in this new photo. You look like a short, angry frog with guns. You have no neck, your arms, legs and face look like they don't go with the body. And your face is awful.
Morgan: Well you have definitely brought energy and action to this photo but unfortunately it came at a cost of voiding all of your modelling. Your posture is pretzel like, you look uncoordinated and just plain angry. Sometimes its possible to pull off ugly modelling, but there is no modelling for you to fall back on here Zoe
Lana: Definitely more action in the second photo but as for the modelling wise, I'm not sure if it will help you a lot. But love to see this crazy side of you since you always look in control all the time.
Let's start our judging session for this week.
Janice: Well, we all knew something like this had to come. You've been on a roll lately, but this is lack luster in terms of the theme, and to a lesser extent the modeling. However... That face: stunning!
Morgan: I think your gallery might be at the end of its life span. I think this photo is lacking a lot of the energy and movement that we would be expecting to see in an action shot. I like the fact that your face is bringing a very soft, natural beauty to the shot. But overall I don't think you look like a model here and there's not much action going on.
Zooey: In the sense of an Action star, I can see it. The bike and the face really lends itself well to that aspect of the theme. It being in black and white probably helps, too. The energy of the photo does fall flat for me, though. I can't quite place why, but it just lacks that Wow Factor.
Oh, and Morgan, January's gallery isn't at the end of its lifespan. I almost played as January instead of Gwen last season, so I'm familiar with the gallery she has to choose from. She has plenty more to go.
Lana: I like the photo. I want to see more emotion in your face. You look beautiful but a little bit innocent for 'Action' shoot. I like the setting. The motorcycle helped to inject the 'Action' element in the photo a lot. Overall, I still think this is a decent photo after all
Amanda: You look beautiful once again, and the emotion in your face is amazing. But like has been said: This is nothing spectacular in terms of theme or modeling, and it is clearly weaker than the amazingness you've served us so far. Doesn't change that your face is spectacular and that, since you didn't bomb it, you're definitely here to stay based on prior rounds alone.
Zooey: It's definitely easy to see the movement in this photo, so you hit the theme pretty well this week. My problem with the picture stems from how bland it is. The windblown hair is nice, but it's a generic outfit, generic pose, and generic studio background. Thank you for making sure you hit the theme well this week, but I wish you were able to do it with a more interesting picture.
Lana: A nice setting would help this photo a lot. I love the movement. The angle is great. You look drop dead gorgeous here. I think the styling could be better but it's nice to see this side side of you once in a while. And your face girl in this photo is great. I felt the connection with you.. My only problem is the bland setting!!!
Morgan: I like the movement and action in your pose but also in your face, I love how your expression and tenseness in your face is also bringing action to this shot. You look so cute and quirky, like your heading to the shops on a mission. I do agree with the other judges in that it would have been great to have a backdrop that wasnt so plain, but you have nailed the movement aspect.
Amanda: That's it - you're just moving. You're a boring, everyday pedestrian that I'm going to pass by and not remember two minutes later. You need something to make you stick out. Unique clothes, a unique face, or you need to be breathtaking. This is a dull, safe, photo that unfortunately doesn't do anything for me. You're dressed casually - why not wear a dress that I'm going to remember (preferably for a GOOD reason)? Why not don a hat to make you stick out, and have your hair blowing even with it? This is just incredibly generic, and at this stage of the competition, generic is not something you can afford :/
Janice: Snore. I'm actually agreeing with Amanda. Pedestrian. I looked at all of the photos last night before I slept, and I woke up thinking "What was Katie's again?". It's boring, generic and safe. SAFE. That's sort of a recurring theme for you, isn't it?
Janice: This is probably my favorite photo of the bunch, and of you. It's just so interesting and those legs are absolutely amazing. You face could use some work, but at the same time it works. I love the theme execution here! This photo is fabulous!
Morgan: LOVE IT! Well you definitely have been getting up to some sort of action here haven't you Liv! I love the setting it brings so much chaos to the shot, I love your face it looks like a sort of stunned/exhausted look and your body looks impeccable up on the ceiling there. You have really nailed it here Liv, there is so much energy in this. The only flaw I can see is there is a lot of muscle tension in your legs (which is completely understandable, given your position) but it can make your legs look a little bulky or too defined rather than being smooth. Great job!!
Lana: Gorgeous. Wow.. This is what I expected from you girls. I love the legs. Beautiful. Your body language is good. The angle was pretty good especially for this kind of shoot. I don't know what really happened to you in this photo? Earthquake? Alien Invasion? But whatever it is, it really help you a lot this week.
Zooey: I love interesting photos and this is definitely an interesting photo. You can definitely see movement in this picture and I appreciate how much effort you put into this round, making sure you covered every judge's personal nit-picky details. I like it for both a modeling shot and a theme shot, so I really have nothing else to say. Great job this week.
Amanda: This is one of the most unique shots you've given us. I love the concept and I love the execution. It's like you're in some fantasy world meeting the Matrix or something. You're like dredging everything up, and this is a clear motion shot - not to mention, it's beautiful despite the wallpaper being a bit too... uh, never mind. The styling, the pose, and the idea especially all RAWK so kudos to you, Liv! You're staying around
Janice: In terms of an action shot, it's not even close. As a dancing shot, it's just sufficing. I will give you points for your face - it looks great. But it's easy to pull that face in an easy pose.
Morgan: This is a little safe for me Rachel, the men in the setting look like they have more energy and passion coming from their faces (I wonder why!) As Janice said, your face is flawless, as is your body. But in regards to the theme there is not much energy or movement coming from you. It looks a little pose-y for me
Zooey: It looks like you already know this isn't going to be your best week. I could see this photo working as a girl who is infiltrating a party for a known criminal and this is before the big shoot-out after they discover she's a spy. If we go the other route with the theme interpretation this round and go with a model in movement, then while your model is dancing, this photo's energy is still flat and it doesn't look like she's really moving. As the other judges have already said, your face is the highlight of this photo. Nothing I can criticize about that aspect of the photo.
Lana: Beautiful face but there's a lack of action element in your photo. I don't think this photo helped you a lot. Even though, you don't have any action shoot, you still can submit a photo with a stronger emotion in this face. Like mad, crazy or jealousy. That's for me screams more action than this photo
Zooey: Much better. Not a huge fan of the overly cheesy smile on your face, but there is so much more energy in this photo and it fits the theme much better than your first shot. You may have just saved yourself with this new photo cause I was about to rank you last, but now, I don't know how I'm going to rank this week.
Lana: Agree with Zooey.. Much much much better. I think the face a little bit cheesy but your body language, setting and your styling is really good in this photo. I think you're just save yourself from the elimination this week. Good luck!!!
Morgan: This is so much better than your first photo. There is so much more movement, action, enthusiasm and energy here! You look so cute, like a little girl and like you are genuinely having fun. Your body looks controlled as well as graceful so that brings some modelling to the shot also. You have definitely upped your game from the first photo you chose.
Amanda: The first photo seems to be a screencap from something, and because of that plus the low quality I would have ranked it lowly. The second photo is better - it defines "action" more and you look young, fresh, and innocent - but perhaps too much so, which makes the photo a bit cheesy. The styling in both is about equal - I'm not overly fond of the pants underneath the dress, but aside from that the second one is better and more suitable. I like the energy, and your choice to use the second photo was the right one. Good improvement
Janice: I'm also agreeing - this is much better than your first photo. I am a fan of the cheesy smile though, there's a lot of energy in this photo. However, your arm looks a little amputated. It's like you've got an arm growing out of your hair! Yikes!
Janice: I don't see much action here physically. Were you going for the 'action movie' theme here? I don't know if this particular photo works well. We can't see much of you at all! You're just hiding in the shadows. We need to see more than this. Surely, you have a photo with real action somewhere here right?
Morgan: I feel like I'm waiting for the action to begin when I look at this shot, instead of looking at a photo of captured action. It's hard to find many things to compliment in this because your face is also covered and there is little movement or energy coming out for me here. The setting looks great and draws me in, but other than that the key elements are missing.
Zooey: When I just saw the theme for the week I was also thinking that it was supposed to be a picture of the model moving. However, when I saw the example pictures, it made me think they were supposed to look for pictures that make them look like action movie stars. I'm a little confused on which we were looking for this round, so I won't count off from anyone for either interpretation of the theme this week. In the latter sense of the theme, this photo works. You do look like an action star. The audience only sees half of your face, adding some mysterious appeal to your character, while they can still see enough to know that you're beautiful. The gun definitely works well towards the theme and so does the color scheme. It sets a nice, gritty tone for the picture that works well in the Action genre. My only critique for this photo is that because this is a modeling game, maybe I would have liked to have seen more of your face. However, in terms of theme execution, you did a great job this week.
Lana: It can be either, Zooey which is 'Action' for Jumping or Running or 'Action' in term of explosive or other intensity element in the photo. I wish you would do more with the gun. It was too 'soft' for this week. I expected something more like 'badass' from you girls this week. If you pointed the gun towards us, it would be a lot better. This photo has so much potential but the execution for me just average
Amanda: The first one is great for an advertisement, but doesn't define "action" and your face is obscured. You second photo... uhh... I'm not sure if that's serious. This looks like a manga cover art and you're like drawn on, given the background. Those sunglasses obscure your eyes and hide their fierceness, which is... yeah. This definitely is an "action" shot, but perhaps you're taking the meaning too literally - we're not looking for an action FILM type of thing. We want you to be doing something! Even running, jumping... the most basic of things. I really have NO idea what to say about this second one... I'm like... speechless... and that's... not really a good thing...
Janice: There is zero modelling and zero fashion in this new photo. You look like a short, angry frog with guns. You have no neck, your arms, legs and face look like they don't go with the body. And your face is awful.
Morgan: Well you have definitely brought energy and action to this photo but unfortunately it came at a cost of voiding all of your modelling. Your posture is pretzel like, you look uncoordinated and just plain angry. Sometimes its possible to pull off ugly modelling, but there is no modelling for you to fall back on here Zoe
Lana: Definitely more action in the second photo but as for the modelling wise, I'm not sure if it will help you a lot. But love to see this crazy side of you since you always look in control all the time.
