Proposal: Playoff Avatars - Trap Fiction (post-poll)

[Blanick]

Downloading photoshop now, I am a decent artist (drawing, painting) but never used photoshop before we will see how it goes.

[2 Minute Minor]

No man, I just don't groove on swine. (photoshop any Blues player)

[Celtic Note]

Originally Posted by Blanick

Downloading photoshop now, I am a decent artist (drawing, painting) but never used photoshop before we will see how it goes.

There is a steep learning curve, but online videos help a ton...as do photoshop books. The biggest thng is getting used to the layers and learning the tools. Think of photoshop layers as an addative approach and then use the transparency and erasure tool as the subtractive component.

If you need some help, just ask.

[Mr Dangles]

Originally Posted by Celtic Note

There is a steep learning curve, but online videos help a ton...as do photoshop books. The biggest thng is getting used to the layers and learning the tools. Think of photoshop layers as an addative approach and then use the transparency and erasure tool as the subtractive component.

If you need some help, just ask.

Ya, Youtube videos + just playing around is how I've been learning.

[Mr Dangles]

Originally Posted by homeoftheBlues

Pulp fiction could be pretty funny...Maybe we'll see a little Inglewood Jack in tonight's game

Man if we could edit in clips of blues players instead of Chelios that could be hilarious.

[MAKar0ni]

Originally Posted by 2 Minute Minor

They don't call it a trap. They call it "Le Trap".

What does Pierre call a Perron burger in France? PAIR-OWN with cheeeese!

[HANDZ 57]

I heard filitov once gave Hitch's wife a foot massage...

[BergMan]

Originally Posted by HANDZ 57

I heard filitov once gave Hitch's wife a foot massage...

All of these are great but I actually cracked up when I read that. Hahah

[bluemandan]

Voted Star Wars because I'm lazy and already have one. Looks like Pulp Fiction is gonna win, unless we want to have a top 2 vote, or top 3 vote.

[2 Minute Minor]

I think we can at least have a discussion about the top few choices. It looks like a runaway winner, but there's room to make the theme more flexible so everyone can use their ideas (I think).

I'm hoping we can have something like a unified image (Trap Fiction) flashed with the person's choice of avatar within the theme. And seems like movies outside Pulp Fiction are doable for those who are keen on something particular.

Anyway, the poll has a couple days left, and folks away on the weekends haven't seen it yet.

[2 Minute Minor]

Originally Posted by 2 Minute Minor

"and I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger, those who attempt the Trap. "

"And you will know my name is Jaroslav Halak when I lay my vengeance upon you!"

I think Jaro took some inspiration last night. What a great performance.

[Ronnie Coleman]

What a good movie! I change my vote!

[Ronnie Coleman]

I think we're done here.. quite the runaway

[Randall Ritchey]

Pulp Fiction for sure!

[Steve French]

by star wars do u mean the great admiral ackbar quote, "ITS A TRAP"?

[Bathcat]

Are these playoff push avatars or the ones we're going to use for the playoffs?

[Bathcat]

I like the Godfather theme, since it's easy finding pictures of players in suits, but maybe something a little more current? Anyone a fan of Boardwalk Empire?

[bluemandan]

Originally Posted by Bathcat

Are these playoff push avatars or the ones we're going to use for the playoffs?

Playoffs. Pretty sure the push is over, just waiting to see where we match up.

[Bathcat]

Oh. Well playoffs are still a ways off, lots of time still to consider ideas.

[2 Minute Minor]

Originally Posted by Bathcat

Oh. Well playoffs are still a ways off, lots of time still to consider ideas.

I think after clinching, it would be fun to introduce them a bit early. Not every team has that luxury, so might as well enjoy it.

[2 Minute Minor]

Alright, "Trap Fiction" won roughly 1/2 the votes, plus more if you count Option 2 (additional movies to pull from).

The Blues have officially clinched the playoffs, so (assuming someone with the appropriate skills is willing to do the leg-work) I think we can unveil these any time now.

I'm picturing a common panel:
Trap Fiction (maybe the one with Hitch smoking as Uma Thurman) flashing toward a 2nd panel that is unique to each avatar. (Maybe a 3rd panel with the Bluenote or something)?

I see no harm in using images/themes outside Pulp Fiction for the 2nd panel, but it would be cool if people would use the unifying 1st panel. I think this way the 1/2 posters who DIDN'T vote for Trap Fiction might be more interested in participating.

I realize its all self-motivated participation, but it would be cool for us to show some solidarity as fans on this one. Plus, I love the message we can send to the league fans with these.

Any other thoughts? Volunteers?

OFFICIAL REQUEST
If we run with this, I want:

Panel 1: Uma/Hitch "Trap Fiction"

Panel 2: "Do you see a sign in front of my house that says "Neutral Zone Trap"? (words)

Panel 3: Below photo with Halak's head over Tarantino's

[Ronnie Coleman]

so many ideas to choose from. I'll track down some pictures and post the quotes relating to them tomorrow after work and we can put our own spin on them.

[BlueNote57]

I would still be willing to do the graphics if needed.

IMO, I like the "Say trap again, I dare you" as a panel.

[HANDZ 57]

One of the panels should probably be the Playoffs 2012 logo.

[HANDZ 57]

Here's one for somebody to use. From just before the dance scene with Vincent and Mia. Just replace dance with trap.

Now I wanna dance, I wanna win. I want that trophy, so dance good.