Forum:CT:Synara San infobox image

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The result of the debate was Use image No. 2. Imperators II(Talk) 07:04, 10 September 2022 (UTC)

Everyone has opinions on whether an infobox image should match reality as closely as possible or be the most iconic version of a character's portrayal. However, I've noticed most agree that the image should represent the character in the farthest point in their lives if there is significant change. While Synara's model doesn't change/progress at all throughout the series, her character arc leads her to leave the Warbird gang. I would argue that the current image depicts a previous version of Synara–actively colluding with Kragan Gorr (Most likely a recreation of the scene from "Signal from Sector Six" where she checks in, which is also her Databank image).

  • Option 1 is to keep the current image used in the article. It is the most realistic option for Synara.
  • Option 2 is to use this image (uploaded by JMAS by request of me from Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition), which depicts Synara with no affiliations.

Option 1

  1. This is still the higher quality, more realistic image. Hands down, the better option. - JMAS Jolly Trooper Hey, it's me! 12:11, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
Per JMAS. Samonic ChissAscendancyCanonSymbol 12:28, 2 September 2022 (UTC)

Option 2

  1. NBDani TeamFireballLogo-ColliderYeager's Repairs 12:03, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  2. Setting the character arc aside it just really does not make sense to have an infobox image where she is not the sole person there. That and her arc make this a no-brainer. Fan26 (Talk) 12:07, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  3. Realism shouldn't be a definitive yes/no for an infobox. This may be a less realistic depiction, but it best depicts her character. Rsand 30 (talk) 12:26, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  4. NanoLuukeCloning facility 12:51, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  5. Lewisr (talk) 13:11, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  6. The composition of the first and how the character is positioned is inferior to me Manoof (he/him/his) (talk) 13:13, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  7. Per above Editoronthewiki (talk) 13:18, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  8. JediMasterMacaroni(Talk) 13:39, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  9. Corellian PremierRogue SquadronMTFBWY 13:40, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  10. OOM 224 13:48, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  11. Immi Thrax RainbowRebellion2 (she/her) (talk) 14:32, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  12. Chiming in to agree with Rsand: Realism should not be the be-all and end-all for why an image is chosen. SilverSunbird (talk) 15:08, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  13. Changing my vote after reviewing San's arc. Samonic ChissAscendancyCanonSymbol 17:27, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  14. Live-action is not inherently better than animated. VergenceScatter (talk) 18:29, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  15. I am more in favour of realism, but not when it's a one-off artwork that's definitely less known than the Resistance show. Braha'tok enthusiast Hello there 21:13, 3 September 2022 (UTC)
  16. Personally, I struggle to find an example of a "realistic" image being a good depiction of an animated character. Wok142 (talk) 22:15, 3 September 2022 (UTC)
  17. DarthRuiz30 (talk) 21:51, 5 September 2022 (UTC)
  18. per Wok BloodOfIrizi Sabine Starbird (talk) 16:27, 9 September 2022 (UTC)

Discuss

3rd image presented on Discord for discussion as an option.

3rd image presented on Discord for discussion as an option.

  • The current file uploaded for option 2 is low quality (heavy pixelation). If that option is chosen, I suggest replacing the specific file with a higher quality version. Immi Thrax RainbowRebellion2 (she/her) (talk) 12:16, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
    • That is actually from a digital copy of the book. So if it's pixelated, I don't know that there's any improvement that can be made. - JMAS Jolly Trooper Hey, it's me! 12:25, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
      • I have the epub myself, and yeah, the images in the book are compressed so they're stuck like that. Wish it were otherwise! Is the image seen in any other source that may be higher quality than what's included in the USWNE ebook? An e-trading card, official site, even another e-book? Immi Thrax RainbowRebellion2 (she/her) (talk) 12:31, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
        • Doesn't look like she appears in any source books unfortunately and I don't see any sw.com posts in sources that may have it. I can browse Topps CT for a possible image. (Note: I did watch a few episodes before hand and struggled to find a good image there. But could be explored more.) JMAS, if I find one, I'll DM you. NBDani TeamFireballLogo-ColliderYeager's Repairs 12:34, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
        • I should note: current infobox/option 1 is also heavily pixelated, so it's not a choice between a less/more pixelated image file! Immi Thrax RainbowRebellion2 (she/her) (talk) 12:35, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
  • Just so everyone is aware, if Option 2 wins, I plan to replace the image in the Rescue in Sector Six section with Option 1 so it'll remain in use. NBDani TeamFireballLogo-ColliderYeager's Repairs 14:17, 4 September 2022 (UTC)
  • I'd vote for Option 3 if that were an option. Looks higher quality and is a better portrait shot. SorcererSupreme21 (talk) 00:15, 7 September 2022 (UTC)