Post by Emma Watson on Mar 15, 2014 9:32:38 GMT -5
Welcome, models, to the first round of results!
Here, we will critique your photos and then begin call out order, moving from highest score to lowest.
Finally, we will finish with the elimination for the round. Good luck!
Deepika
Amanda: The background is slightly distracting to me here; in a shoot where you want to make yourself noticeable and desirable, that's not a good thing. I do see a sexy edge here, but I'm not sure if you're doing enough with it. Yes, you have a body, but your expression looks bored. Maybe it's the eyes. I have no major qualms about this otherwise - you are delivering the sex appeal and managing to be striking, but I don't know if this is striking enough for me. It's at least good, so worry not!
Jensen: This is gorgeous. Your eyes are so smouldering. I love the pin up style pose. I love the outfit. It's all very beautiful on a very beautiful woman. Good job.
Emma: Va-va-voom! I definitely see sexy when I look at this, but I will agree with Amanda on the facial expression: it's a little bland. I'm not sure what Jensen's definition of smouldering is, as I honestly was left a little bored with the eyes. I feel like most of a face's expression is sold in the eyes, and they aren't bringing it for me. Otherwise, this is a great photo. The red brings out a sense of passion for me, you're showing just enough skin, and the pose is interesting and strong in my opinion. This is a solid start!
Bingbing: This shot is very close to working for me. The posing, attire, and color palette (especially with the background) definitely fit the bill for this round, but your face isn't really doing it for me. It feels like you lack emotion in this shot and a good, intense stare could have really driven this shot home. It's a good start, but you also have room to grow from here.
Jennifer: I think I have to agree with Bingbing on this shot. It's a so close, almost there kinda picture but something is just off for me. I do love your pose and the lipstick adds a pop of color that brings the background and you together quite nicely. Overall, well done, if this is any indication of how you will do in this competition, I look forward to seeing what you can show us.
James
Amanda: Yeah, I really can't tell. My eyes aren't trained for it. I do see a hunky guy for sure here, and I like how you're taking a risk by not being simply being shirtless and going the "LOOK AT MY ABS!" route. But at the same time, nothing about this is striking enough. And nothing about it is particularly awful either. For me, it's just another photo, and I've seen a lot. It's fine, don't worry!
Jensen: I love your face, it's very flattering and sexy here. I am a huge fan of huge arms and your left arm is working but I don't like your right arm. The pose makes it look bulging in the wrong way. This is definitely sensual.
Emma: I think my biggest critique is that left hand. It looks like you're auditioning for a sock-puppet ensemble or something. It's also a little feminine if you ask me. I can't say that sexy is the first thing I think of when I see this picture, but I don't hate it. The face is interesting, though, again, not saying sexy to me (but I do like your eyes). The fashion is solid, and hello arms! Not a bad start, but it left me wanting more. I find James Marsden very sexy, so don't disappoint!
Jensen: I love your face, it's very flattering and sexy here. I am a huge fan of huge arms and your left arm is working but I don't like your right arm. The pose makes it look bulging in the wrong way. This is definitely sensual.
Emma: I think my biggest critique is that left hand. It looks like you're auditioning for a sock-puppet ensemble or something. It's also a little feminine if you ask me. I can't say that sexy is the first thing I think of when I see this picture, but I don't hate it. The face is interesting, though, again, not saying sexy to me (but I do like your eyes). The fashion is solid, and hello arms! Not a bad start, but it left me wanting more. I find James Marsden very sexy, so don't disappoint!
Bingbing: I'm having a hard time seeing this matching the theme for the round beyond James just always looking sexy. I don't see the macho penetrating stare, but that may just be me. Like the other judges, I have a bit of a problem with the positioning of your arms and that positioning could be what's taking away from the stare and the emotion you were going for. On the plus side, I do see a bit of a gruff side to this, so I think that might be where you're getting a bit of your macho vibe from. I do like your shirt and the stubble, but think this could have been taken further.
Jennifer: As far as sexy goes, I think you nailed it with your eyes, they are piercing and I love that you went in this direction instead of using brute force by showing a ton of muscles (apart from your arms). I also like how the shirt is unbuttoned and showing a hint of chest. I see it as a casual kind of sexy. My only complaint is your arm is positioned in an awkward way. It takes the attention away from your eyes. It was the first thing I saw when I looked at your photo this week. Overall though, well done this week.
Jennifer
Amanda: It took me a fair degree of concentration to see that you're actually sitting on a chair here. At first I thought you were suspended in midair, given the whiteness. Let me say this: In a shoot where you want to be as desirable as you can, having a blank studio background doesn't help. It makes you look too much like a generic catalogue model. The only thing about this that I find sexy is the legs, and the way they're arranged isn't the most flattering for showing them off because it's like one is on top of the other. This honestly is just okay for me, because there's nothing particularly memorable about it. But I do think it'll be enough - so rest easy.
Jensen: Your legs are gorgeous. To die for. Love the legs and how you're showcasing them. Pose, meh. Not too horrible not too bad. Your hair, not loving it at all. There's a quality issue that makes it hard for me to love your face. Otherwise, not bad.
Emma: I love this pose. As well, the stark whiteness isn't bad for me, as it makes you the focus of the shot. What I'm not in love with is that you chose to cover up the majority of the top half of your body when the theme was sexy. Your legs are gorgeous, but I don't feel like I get an entire sense of sexy just from the legs. Perhaps a little weak on the theme, but not a bad shot. As I said, the pose is memorable for me, so I don't think it will land you in the bottom. As for your face, it's solid.
Bingbing: There is a bit bit of a quality issue with this shot. Your arm is also a little too tense for my liking. That aside, I do like the photo. The placement of your legs shows us a bit more skin and makes it slightly sexual, but it doesn't ever cross the boundary into trashy. Those shoes are also working in your favor since they're a bit showy and feel like shoes you would wear somewhere really nice to impress. It's not fully in-your-face sexy, but works well enough with the theme that I'm happy with it. It could have been taken further to make it unforgettable, but it's a solid enough shot.
Jennifer: I'm gonna be honest, this shot doesn't really do anything for me. I like the pose, the stark background, and the pop of color your shoes add to the whole thing but the blank expression on your face is what kills it for me. The eyes and facial expression in particular can make or break a shot and think in this instance, you my dear, have fallen on the wrong side of that line. She's just too blank. As far as quality issues go, I'm not one to ever really dock points because of it, unless it takes away from your shot. In this case I'd say the quality is fine.
Keira
Amanda: I'm not sure about hos this is cropped, since it cuts off your forehead slightly and that's not really a good thing when you want to showus your bodily love. Now, onto those legs. YUMMY. You're posing wonderfully and really showing your stuff here. And it's not just the legs that are yummy - the shoes are too. You're serving your neckline like a real model would and your body is delicious, too. This is a very solid start, Keira - good job!
Jensen: I'm not fond of the way you're jutting your chin out like that, but other than that, the rest is really great. And I'm not fond of Keira's looks. I love the legs and the pose. I love the styling and your right hand looks relaxed while not dead looking. Good job.
Emma: Overall, this is GREAT! As I started to examine it, a few minor things came on my radar. The first is the way that the midriff is put together. I'm not in love with the small sliver of skin there, as it makes things look odd proportionally. Aside from that, the chin, as Jensen pointed out, is a little bit too far out. Otherwise, your neck and your legs are amazing. The way your body frames the right and bottom edges of the picture is interesting to me. And aside from the midriff, I love the fashion you're giving us. Great start, Keira!
Bingbing: I want to start out with the negatives since they're not that major and I just want to get them out of the way. The shot is cropped slightly too low and cuts off the top of your head in an unnatural way. The angle of your chin isn't the most flattering, either. And that's it for my negatives. Your fashion is excellent, I love your posing, and this is a great starting photo. There's still room for improvement, but it's still a solid shot.
Jennifer: I have to second a couple of the other judges in addressing the cropping issue. I really would have liked to see the top of your head completely. I do think you nailed the theme quite nicely, your pose is solid and I really like those shoes. Overall, excellent start!
Kellan
Amanda: Interesting twist with the "FOR SALE" sign, and I love that. There's some grit to this too - not just with what you're gtitting, but with the mud and camouflage/Vietnam-like setting. Although I'm not sure how flattering those pants are, I can see some girl just wanting to eat you up. I like this, Kellan. I actually do, even if at first I thought it was a production still but then I realized it wasn't because of my lack of experience in judging men xD
Jensen: Oy. Your siggy is sexy. I like a more clean shaven boy myself. Your abs are amazing and your expression is actually really awesome. I don't like the pants. I know you can do great, I've seen it in past games. I'm not loving but I do like this. The arms look fabulous!!
Emma: I don't think I'm as in love with this as the previous two judges. I almost get a sense of "dumb" more than I get a sense of "sexy" from this. I think it's the expression, or maybe the fact that he's chewing on grass? Your body is great, but I'm so distracted by the rest, that it was my last point of focus. As well, I just don't see the overall gist of the picture with the "For Sale" and him being in a swamp. I guess the one benefit for me not liking this is that, if you stay, there's lots of room for improvement from my perspective!
Bingbing: I'm going to have to side with Emma on this one. I'm not totally in love with this shot. Your face looks really creepy and looks like the face I make to my female friends to mess with them (they start hitting me shortly afterward). Yeah, your abs and arms are nice and I like your pants, too (my personal style in real life tends to be pretty earthy). Unfortunately, this doesn't really feel like a professional level shot, either.
Jennifer: While I am a sucker for a shirtless guy complete with abs like that, I can't help but be a little turned off by this shot. I am reminded of woodland creature too much instead of sexy and that's not exactly what I want to come home and find in my bed. I think in a different setting (and lack of grass in mouth) this shot could have worked.
Madonna
Amanda: I'd bet it's hard trying to be half your age, isn't it? But you actually manage to do that here. The hair helps. A lot. It brings out the contours of your face wonderfully without making you look aged. The outfit is... interesting, to say the least. Your skin looks flawless even in black-and-white and there's a certain effect the lighting has here. I like this quite a bit - good work!
Jensen: This is good. The angles, the shadows the lighting. Very nice job. I like this, it's sexy without being trashy which is perfect. Very sexy indeed!
Emma: Face, check. Body, check. Fashion, check. Sexy, check. I think this is a very solid submission. If I had to pick on one thing, I'd say that I wish there was just a tad more definition on the left side of your body where you fade into black. I'd wanna see at least the slightest hint that you're not without an arm. But overall, I do like this a lot. Very solid start, m'dear!
Bingbing: Thank you for not fingering yourself and getting my site deleted. I absolutely love your posing. While your outfit could be sexy in itself, the posing just really drives this shot home. The more I look at your photo, the more I like it. I wouldn't change the background since I think it helps add to your intensity here. Great work.
Jennifer: Can I just say that I was hesitant about Madge trying her hand at ITM and being successful? However, I am blown away by this shot. It is incredibly simple, poised, and above all, sexy. I love the one eye being covered, and the subtle placement of her hand near the crotch. Sometimes less is more and you hit this one outta the park.
Megan
Amanda: I am presuming you had no shortage of possibilities here, seeing that as a sex icon, everything you do is "sexy." I like the approach you take here, though - it's not slutty, it's desirable. Laying in bed is always a great route for this shoot as long as you do the right thing with it, and you do. A flattering color, a flattering pose, and a certain innocence here add together nicely. And I'm loving the camisole here. I'm not sure about the stockings - your legs would be so much more delicious without them, but I'm willing to let that slide. I also notice a slight dip in the quality, but that's honestly the biggest issue I have. This is a strong first week - good work!
Jensen: Megan, you are sex on a stick. This photo is gorgeous. I love the styling and your porcelain like skin. The right hand is really doing some modeling as well. Your setting and styling all look wonderful as well. Great job!
Emma: You're definitely sexy, but I do have a few things that bothered me here. The stockings are one. I think they make your legs look a little bit off. Your front thigh looks larger than it should because of the stockings. As well, your face is a little weird for me. It almost looks like you're trying a bit too hard. The pose is great, and the rest of your outfit is awesome. I think it's a great start, but I do think room for a little improvement.
Bingbing: I have a theory about why Megan Fox has a lot of photos with quality issues: she has probably had her shots saved and uploaded so many times that the quality on most of the ones you'll find will be a bit off. When an image is saved and uploaded to an image-sharing site, it always loses some of its quality. That aside, I do like this shot. Your fashion is perfect for this shoot and I love your posing. As Amanda said, it's not slutty, it's desirable. It's a great start, but be sure to keep an eye on the quality of the image.
Jennifer: I see pin up girl sexy in this shot which is a good approach. Especially considering who you are and the many, but less classy, options of sexy I imagine you had as choices. I'm not a huge fan of your lips in this shot but that's more personal preference than anything. Overall, well done on this one!
Nico
Amanda: Ah, the Elvis approach. I like that. It's not the "LOOK AT MY ABS" approach and that helps because it's a risk and you manage to pull it off. I don't like the angle mixing with the lighting here, though - it seems like your neck is a black hole and I can't unsee that. No, Jensen, I am not complaining about the profile! The hair here is a good Elvis throwback and honestly the whole thing is - that makes me like it. Although I don't find it sexy, I think someone else would, so it's good, it's good!
Jensen: lol He threw the profile in just for me, we know it! lol I actually love your profile. Not a whole lot of men can pull it off. I find I only like the ladies when they give profile shots, but this is good. I like your mouth and chin, weird i know, but i do lol This isnt' a bad start. Can't wait to see you in action.
Emma: Dibs! That's right, I'm calling dibs on this. So far, this is my favorite shot. I want to eat that neck for dinner, and I mean that in a good way. Maybe I'm partial to the men, but this shot screams sexy to me. I like the v-neck we are seeing, and the profile is great. That gaze off into the distance makes me want to try my best to get you to pay attention to me. I did notice the black hole after Amanda pointed it out, and it did become a distraction then, but it's such a small thing in my opinion, and I didn't notice it the first time I was drooling over this photo. Awesome start, Nico!
Bingbing: I'm familiar with the shot you used for the sexy shoot in the previous game you used Nico in and this shot is definitely an improvement. I love the tease of your chest hair and it's trimmed to just the right length. I see the Elvis connection, but it's done without being too costumey. We may only be getting your profile, but you have a strong profile and we still get the intensity in this shot. It's a bit of a risk since the easy route would be to play off the horndog sensibilities that Jensen and I can have from time to time, but this was really well done.
Jennifer: Can we just start with saying that I am not a big fan of chest hair but you sir have managed to make it incredibly sexy with this shot. I've said it to another contestant already but it applies here too, less is more and you make me want more with the tease of your open shirt. I also really like your profile here, very pronounced and again, sexy. I have nothing bad to say about this photo at all, well done!
Selena
Amanda: Although I totally see what you're going for here with that unique Lana Del Rey style, I'm not sure if this works. Yes, the photo effect is great. Yes, everything here is a cohesive whole. Yes, you totally are owning the model thing here. Yes, I love your hair and pose and styling. But something here seems weird. Perhaps it's the sunglasses throwing me off or the way your blouse is bunched up or the way your legs look short. I'm not sure, and since I'm not sure, I'm can't complain about what I can't explain. One thing that is good here is that you look really mature and fierce, and that's awesome. Overall, even though I'm not sure about it, I do like it, so you have nothing to worry about from me!
Jensen: Lets do this in parts. From the neck down, everything is sexy fabulous. I love the legs, the pose, the hands, the setting. Absolutely beautiful. From the neck up, almost perfect. I love your lips and your hair. But the eyes closed and mouth open just don't do it for me. This is almost perfect though. You're a gorgeous girl!
Emma: I will agree with most of what my fellow judges are saying. Like Amanda, I find the photo to be a good one, but I'm having a hard time explaining why it's not a homerun. Like Jensen, I'm a little stuck on the closed eyes here. In the end, I do find it sexy, and I don't hate the photo. It should be a safe enough submission for now, but I definitely am wanting to see more of what you can bring. Good start, though, Selena!
Bingbing: I see this as more of a retro shot and it makes me think of a 70s sex symbol shot. It definitely fits the theme well and you have good posing and fashion. I think the reason why it's not a home run is just very small details. The judges could be a bit apprehensive since we don't get to see your eyes at all. You also have a bit of Koda mouth going on. Seriously, when I played as Koda, I was constantly saying "SHUT YOUR DAMN MOUTH!" at so many of her photos. However, it's definitely a very strong start.
Jennifer: When I was looking through the list of contestants this season, I got really excited to see that you were one of them so don't disappoint! That being said, I think you have done a great job with this shot. I completely see the "lana del rey" resemblance and I like it. I do agree with Koda about the need to shut your mouth, it is a little more noticeable in this shot than some of the other models shot's with open mouths because your eyes are covered. Overall though, I really like this shot and I look forward to what you come up with in the upcoming shoots.
Tulisa
Amanda: This is good. I see the sex appeal - you probably know the kind I mean - and this isn't trashy. The quality is a bit off and that makes your face look off to me, but that aside I have no qualms about this. It's a sporty look with an innocent face, which I like. The pose works, but despite all those pluses, there's not much extremely remarkable about it. And is that a tattoo or blemish or necklace above your chest? I can't tell, and when I can't tell what it is, it's probably not a good thing to have. Overall though this is good! You can breathe easy in regards to me.
Jensen: From the neck down, everything is sexy and great. From the neck up, not so much. The quality is not good but your expression is really bored and just blah. I like the pose a lot though.
Emma: I agree with Jensen; you look bored. I'm honestly not in love with the fashion, but maybe I'm just getting a little too much 90's, and in my opinion, the 90's were kind of awful for fashion (perhaps that's just my taste). I do see sexy, however, so I give you props for fitting the theme without going overboard. Not great, but not horrible. Somewhere in the middle for me.
Bingbing: Even though that's not a letterman's jacket, it still feels like one to me and makes this feel like a girl wearing her boyfriend's jacket. To me, that says sexy. The posing it also a nice touch, too. However, your expression really kills this for me. It looks like you're being forced to take these sexy shots and it makes me feel dirty for looking at them. This could have been so much more with a better expression. Instead, it's leaving me with mixed feelings.
Jennifer: I like the shot but Tulisa just looks a little too sad for my liking here. Sexy needs to be a bit more happy. Pose-wise I like the placement of your hands and I do like your outfit (even if it is a bit 90s). This is a good start.
Yoon
Amanda: Ah, it's your first time? Good luck!
Now, for this... I'm not sure about the face. You look startled and that seems to add a little age to you, and that's not a good thing. What IS a good thing here are those legs. Yum. And you totally have some sex appeal going, even if that face really loses me. The hair is strong, the pose is strong, and the unique couch here is a nice alternative to the traditional laying on a bed approach. But I keep going back to that face. It's the only part in this that makes me question its modelesquity. I don't think it's a "poison face" as it doesn't completely ruin the entire photo - watch out for those - but I want a more desirable or seductive or soft, soothing, innocent look. Not a lost or surprised face. That's honestly my only gripe, so as far as I'm concerned, you'll be here to stay another day
Jensen: Yoon! Welcome to the world of modeling. This pose is fantastic!!! I think you look sexy as hell. The outfit and setting and pose, all great. Your hair is gorgeous as well. Your expression..........meh, not so much. Sorry on that one. The rest is really really good.
Emma: You look a little pissed off to me, and I don't find pissed off to be sexy. Other than that, I do like the unique pose. The couch is kind of ugly, but I guess that makes you look that much more beautiful! I feel like a soft smile and perhaps a little more elegance with the hands, and this photo would be a top-runner. Show us more legs if the photos allow, as they are definitely a strong point of yours!
Bingbing: Ok, so something you should know about me right now is that I love Asian models. I'm a bit jealous that you found Yoon before I did. I do really like your outfit and your posing. The expression does work for me, but I do think you could have had a better one. You have setting, styling, and theme down well. With a different expression, this could have been a home run. As of right now, it's just a really strong start.
Jennifer: I must say I love this pose! I am not, however, as in love with your expression. It seems a bit forced and I'm not getting a sexy vibe from it. But those legs more than make up for the lack of face. Great start!
