“Technically, it’s about getting the basic forms and proportions right for your goal. It’s NOT about details. Details are easy and definitely keep designs alive onscreen, but if the basic forms are not natural, believable and convincing, no amount of details is going to make much difference. And when in doubt, study Mother Nature.”

—  Chris Walas

TALKING WITH CREATURE EFFECTS LEGEND CHRIS WALAS…OR AS I KNOW HIM, UNCLE CHRIS https://www.starwars.com/news/talking-with-creature-effects-legend-chris-walas-or-as-i-know-him-uncle-chris (March 1, 2016)

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