Ep 1. Make It Reign

Make It Reign is the first episode of season 4 of the popular reality competition show face off. The show features talented and imaginative makeup artists competing against each other to create stunning and realistic special effects makeup looks.

In this episode, the contestants are introduced and they enter the lab where they discover their first challenge. The judges, Glenn Hetrick, Ve Neill and Neville Page, explain that the theme for this season is royalty and that the first challenge will be to create a queen inspired by a specific playing card.

The artists are given a deck of cards and randomly select one to determine their inspiration. They then have two hours to sketch their designs and plan out their creations before diving into the lab. The pressure is on as they only have three days to complete their looks, with the first day being dedicated to sculpting, molding and applying prosthetics.

Day two is all about applying paint and finalizing details, while day three is reserved for the artists to dress their models and prepare them for the runway. All the while, the contestants are aware of the looming threat of being sent home if their creations fail to impress the judges.

The artists approach the challenge in different ways – some opt for bold and extravagant designs while others take a more subtle and refined approach. As the workday progresses, tensions rise and the artists must navigate the delicate balance between creative freedom and producing something that meets the judges’ expectations.

On the day of the runway, the tension heightens as the artists unveil their stunning creations and the judges begin their critiques. The designs are fascinating and diverse – from a regal queen of spades complete with intricately sculpted armor to a futuristic queen of diamonds with metallic accents and razor-sharp lines.

As the judges deliberate, the artists wait anxiously to hear their fate. Though some are praised for their innovative approaches, others fall short in their execution or fail to fully capture the essence of their chosen card.

In the end, the judges announce the winner of the challenge as well as the artist whose creation fell short, sending them home from the competition. While the artist must pack up their tools and leave the lab, the remaining contestants know that this is only the beginning of what will undoubtedly be an intense and rewarding journey.

Overall, Make It Reign is a captivating and creative start to season 4 of Face Off. It showcases the incredible talent and imagination of special effects makeup artists and the pressure that comes with working under a tight deadline while still delivering innovative and stunning designs.