Board Thread:Season One/@comment-24270686-20150330110145

Here are the Judge's Cast Assessment. The judges have reviewed the 10 contestants applications and made comments based on those alone.

The judges are myself, Aldon Vinetwig, and Jerbnice Dickensen, a close friend of mine who has no association with Guild Wars 2 whatsoever, but a keen eye for that Superstar quality we are looking for.

Let us begin!

Alonin



Aldon: I love your tattoo markings! You are a new character so hopefully you can quickly get around the map to unlock awesome screenshot locations that can help you during this competition otherwise you could be in trouble. Your application shots were clearly all taken in the same place, in the same starter armour, so you needs to quickly expand on your resources.

Jerbnice: You have a beautiful face so you should try to get tattoo removal surgery on ur face. You might also consider removing the tattoos on ur arms and legs as they tend to clash with your clothing. I love how you pose because you show fierceness!

Asendal



Aldon: I loved the first two application pictures where you look straight at the camera. However it’s your third shot that really intrigues me. It’s so beautiful, despite the fact that your face is hidden behind your mop of blond hair, it makes me want to know what is going on. I’m really looking forward to seeing more!

Jerbnice: You are such a pretty boy but I don't want you to be confined in the stereotypical "cutesy" roles. Try to go with more masculine poses and don't hide your face when your picture is being taken. Remember, your face is the money maker.

Donachi



Aldon: You're so cute and I love the second picture where you’re facing the camera with that beautiful Sylvari face. I love the “antlers”. I like that you used multiple map locations for your applications shots (something that was lacking with the others).

Jerbnice: Unfortunately, you have disproportionate limbs. Your arms are thinner than your legs and it was very obvious when you took a photo of you in your underwear. Wearing bulkier top armor and slimmer lower armour would fix that. For shoots where you have to be naked, posing with your arms crossed or looking for an angle to make your top look larger would do wonders.

Ellochelle



Aldon: You have a unique look and such big beautiful eyes! Make sure you think long and hard about locations for your screenshots in future as some of these seemed like you just took them wherever you happened to be. Great shots, but could be better locations!

Jerbnice: First of all, never take a picture with your mouth opened like that especially when you are in your undies. You are not applying to be Tyria's Next Top Porn Star. You already have the advantage for being a pretty girl so work with what you got and know how to hide your weaknesses.

Emveri



Aldon: I love all three pictures. Big time. My biggest critique is also one of my biggest loves - the glasses! They obscured your eyes - especially in picture 2. Try to hide them in pictures where you aren’t looking directly at the camera otherwise the rims cover your eyes out. I love the look of your Sylvari. The Sylvaris could really dominate this competition if people aren’t careful!

Jerbnice: Despite not having a nose, you know how to get good shots and work your angles. You are very strapping and i like that a lot about you. You may want to consider getting contacts though. Your eyeglasses are a bit in the hipster side and doesn't work in some shots.

Hythly



Aldon: My God. That underwear shot is just.. I think it’s possibly my favourite pictures of all the application shots. I just love it. Anyway, you make great eye contact with the camera which is great however it’s very obvious that all three pictures were taken inside Lions Arch, all very close together and this suggests you kinda just logged in, took the pictures and that was that. To excel int his competition you will need to think long and hard about lighting, location, background etc. You’re on the right track!

Jerbnice: Your body looks great and registers well on camera. BUT YOUR FACE! It looks the same in all your photos! Try experimenting on finding good facial expressions for each shot. Your job as a model is to convey emotion starting with your face. Once you nail that, the rest will follow.

Raina



Aldon: Cute! My one concern is that, as a character with dark complexion, you need to be careful of lighting. In your first picture, you blend in way too much with your surroundings. I also sense you are a new character? Due to the location you used. I’m excited to see what you bring to the table!

Jerbnice: What were you thinking in your first photo? Were you trying to camouflage yourself while trying to take a dump? I think you need to get a new hairdo because your bangs are covering your eyes and you can't smize properly if your eyes can't be seen.

Razic



Aldon: I love the mohawk! Your underwear shot is a let down due to the pink vortex behind you stealing the show. But I loved the other two pictures. I wish you the best of luck in making the Asuran race proud!

Jerbnice: You seem like a quirky and energetic person... i mean, creature... Keep that up. Also, I want to see more action shots from you because you do it so well.

Siddry



Aldon: Okay I need to just say this now. You and Hythly are twins! TWINS! You could easily be twins and that is going to make it so hard to not always compare the two of you. You’re both human males, of the medium armour class. I loved Loved LOVED you’re model pose picture. It was the most modelesque picture of them all. Good job!

Jerbnice: I see you going far in this competition. Not only do you have a beautiful face but the camera loves you. But don't be complacent! This competition will subject you to different circumstances and if you want to win this, you should be completely aware of what you're good at and what you're not.

Thallamy



Aldon: Of all the applications I would say yours may be the weakest. You do however use the lighting in your images very well. As a character with dark complexion that will really help you out in the future so just try to focus on making sure your character stands out and don’t be afraid to think big!

Jerbnice: Out of all the audition pictures I've seen, yours, I have to say, are the best. You convey emotion flawlessly and that's what we are looking for. But i have to be blunt, you are short to be a model. Use this to prove to everyone that you can break the mold and that humans shouldn't be the only race that belongs in the cover of magazines. Work hard for it.

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Assignment One will be posted shortly!

 