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The contestants start off by sketching out their ideas for the creature they want to make, utilizing the anatomical knowledge they gained through the previous challenge. The artists must also consider how their creatures move, behave and interact with their environments. After settling on the general design, the competitors move on to creating armatures that serve as the skeletons for their creatures.
With their armatures in place, the contestants then move on to sculpting the muscles, skin, and other organic features of their creatures. The artists use various special effects makeup techniques, such as sculpting, molding, and casting to create organic texture, wrinkles, and scales. They carefully layer colors and textures, creating a variety of tones and hues that capture the visual tones of different dinosaur species. The artists also use prosthetics to further customize their designs, adding horns, teeth, and other small, yet significant details, that make their creatures pop.
As the episode progresses, the contestants start to complete their prehistoric creations, adding final touches like airbrushing, cosmetic detailing, and hair work. The final result is a collection of truly unique and awe-inspiring creatures, each with a life of their own.
The judges, including special effects makeup artist and filmmaker Greg Nicotero, take a look at each creation and critique each of them on various aspects. They evaluate the contestants' designs based on how realistic they appear, as well as their originality and creativity. The judges also take a close look at the build-quality of the creature, evaluating the craftsmanship and execution of the special effects makeup artists.
Throughout the competition, the artists are driven to create creatures that look as if they could have existed millions of years ago, while still incorporating their own unique spin on the classic dinosaur design. They tackle the challenge by combining scientific research, imaginative creativity, and technical skill, and the result is a fascinating collection of creatures that transcend time and bring prehistoric creatures into the present.
In the end, one artist is eliminated from the competition, and the remaining competitors move on to the final challenge of the season. The artists must create a fully-realized character inspired by a classic fairy tale, so be sure to tune in to see what kind of magical creations they'll come up with in the final episode!
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CastMcKenzie WestmoreGlenn HetrickVe NeillPatrick TatopoulosNix Herrera
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Channel
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First AiredMarch 7, 2012
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Content RatingTV-PG
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Runtime42 min
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LanguageEnglish
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IMDB Rating7.6 (11)

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