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t is rare these days, for a fi lm studio to develop a project that showcases make-up prosthetics to the
level of quality and quantity that is seen in Paramount's new fi lm, Star Trek Beyond. Of course, there are
fi lm and television shows that feature numerous make-ups but typically, they are not as extensive as
this. The make-up designs in Star Trek Beyond were developed into 56 different alien races with mul-
tiple make-ups within those races, almost all of which were full head coverage involving intricate painting
and detail. The challenge on this fi lm would be to keep the complexity and quantities of the make-ups under
control and get everything built in a short time frame while still pushing the aesthetic of the alien characters.
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