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What the fake is this?

Fake Believe is an in-depth look at the photo and film projects created by Stacey Ransom & Jason Mitchell (aka: Ransom & Mitchell), our many creative collaborators and those who inspire us.

Our core belief is that ludicrous ideas should realized and the word “impossible” should be banished. We’re sharing our behind-the-scenes photos and step-by-step breakdowns that answer our favorite question: “how’d you do that?”

We’ll also offer advice, tips & tricks on how any of these projects could translate into home decor, costumes and other mad exploits. In other words … yes, you should try this at home.

FakeBelieve
  • digital artistry
    • workflow
    • CGI
    • photoshop’ery
    • printing
  • production
    • set building
    • prop making
    • faux finishing
    • lighting tricks
    • behind the lens
  • featured projects
    • It Will Be Ours
    • Gilded Promises
    • Monster Hunter (Alex Pardee)
    • Under The Veil
    • Luvin’ Rockets (Josh Ellingson)

Debut of Under The Veil at Arc Gallery

  • Posted on September 9September 18
  • byStacey Ransom

Let it go

  • Posted on September 9September 18
  • byStacey Ransom

It Will Be Ours – Set Design

  • Posted on August 1September 18
  • byStacey Ransom

Hat in Hand

  • Posted on June 26
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 4 minute read

Mz Muffet’s Marvelous Design

  • Posted on April 16June 25
  • byJason Mitchell
  • 3 minute read

Por Qué Amor / Why Love

  • Posted on October 12April 16
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

Safe Inside

  • Posted on September 21April 16
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

Debut of Under The Veil at Arc Gallery

  • Posted on September 9September 18
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 4 minute read

Let it go

  • Posted on September 9September 18
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 3 minute read

Stadium lighting in the studio

  • Posted on September 9September 18
  • byJason Mitchell
  • 3 minute read

Aging glass and mirrors / tarnishing metal

  • Posted on September 8September 9
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

Water stains & aging on wallpaper

  • Posted on September 8September 18
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

Blood ‘N’ Guts for a Consumed Animal Carcass

  • Posted on September 8September 9
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

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  • A new promo piece for our studio to keep you cozy during the wet and cold weather. Combining our skillsets of CG, photography, and digital painting to bring you an amazing and otherworldly cuppa. #snuggleup #cuppainspiration
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  • Had a lively time at the @palettesf.gallery Resolution show last night. Thanks @wonderlandsf for having us and our lovely bee girl. Please contact the gallery to purchase. #openingnight #supportlocalartists #gettingoutofthestudio #meetinghumans
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  • The final Hive, 2019, for the @palettesf.gallery show Resolution in conjunction with @wonderlandsf that opens Friday the 20th! We created three smaller works on hexagonal panels then mounted them on a 12”x9” cradled panel and embellished the piece with metallic pigments. Contact the gallery to purchse. Looking forward to the opening Friday, and getting to say hello to all the wonderful artists and attendees! #supportlocalartists #honeysuckle #oneofakind
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  • WIP of new piece from our “Honey, Suckle” series. This CG image is one of eight mini pieces (4.5” / 11.4cm). All will be mounted on wood cut in a honeycomb shape, hand gilded, and sealed in encaustic beeswax. Each piece will be one-of-a-kind. #RansomMitchell #HoneySuckle #OhHoney  #MoreBeesPlease #nothumannipples
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  • A look at how our piece Hive came together for the @palettesf.gallery show Resolution in conjunction with @wonderlandsf that opens Friday the 20th! Our process included creating three smaller works on hexagonal panels then mounting them on a 12”x9” panel and embellishing the piece with metallic pigments. Join us for the opening of this amazing group show featuring a number of local artists as Palette celebrates the end of their temporary space before they relocate to their permanent home. #supportlocalartists #honeysuckle #oneofakind
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  • Another WIP from our “Honey, Suckle” series. This is one of eight mini pieces (4.5” / 11.4cm). All will be on wood cut in a honeycomb shape, hand gilded, and sealed in encaustic beeswax. Each piece will be one-of-a-kind. #RansomMitchell #HoneySuckle #KissMeHoney #Beeutiful #MoreBeesPlease #LipsLikeSugar
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What inspires us
  • Boing Boing
  • Eric Hart’s Prop Agenda
  • Instrucables
  • Neatorama
  • Propnomicon
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Artists who share
  • Alex Pardee
  • Dan Reeder
  • Emi Slade
  • Jason Freeny
  • John Casey
  • Jonni Good
  • Lance Cardinal
  • Stuntkid
  • Tom Banwell

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