Ep 5. Animal Attraction

The show Face Off is a reality competition where special effects makeup artists from all over the country compete to win various challenges, including creating full head-to-toe character makeups and prosthetics. Every week, the contestants are assigned a new challenge and must work within a time constraint to complete their creations.

In season 7, episode 5 titled “Animal Attraction,” the eight remaining contestants are challenged to create a creature that embodies a specific animal and also has a human characteristic. The challenge requires them to use their skills to not only create a great-looking creature but also to incorporate the human aspect of the challenge seamlessly.

The first stage of the challenge involves the artists choosing an animal and a human characteristic to embody. The animals range from mammals to insects, and the human traits range from fierce to regal. Once they have their concept, the artists meet with a unique Creature Consultant for each animal, who will provide insight and advice on the specific traits that should be emphasized in their design.

After meeting with their Creature Consultant, the artists move on to the sculpting phase of the challenge. This is where they work with clay to create the base for their creature. Each contestant must ensure that their sculpture matches their concept perfectly, as any misstep in this stage could prove detrimental to their final design.

Once the sculptures are complete, the contestants move on to mold-making and casting. This is where they take the clay sculpture and create a mold, which they will then pour foam latex into to create the prosthetic for their design. Any mistakes in this stage could lead to a faulty prosthetic, which could ruin the final product.

The final painting and application stage is where the artists bring their designs to life. They must follow their concept and ensure that everything is cohesive, from the colors to the final look of the prosthetic. The final stage is when the contestants are able to add any final touches, such as hair or other accessories, before presenting their final design.

In this episode, the judges will critique each contestant's design, paying particular attention to how well they incorporated the human characteristic into their creature. The judges will look at everything from how well the creature moves to the level of detail in the prosthetics.

In the end, one contestant will be sent home, and the remaining seven will move on to the next challenge. With each passing week, the competition will grow more intense, and the contestants will have to bring their A-game if they want to make it to the finale.

Overall, season 7, episode 5 of Face Off is an exciting, high-stakes competition that showcases the incredible talents of artists who can create incredible characters out of clay and latex. Anyone who loves special effects makeup or is looking for an exciting new competition show to watch will find themselves captivated by this episode.