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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
  • featured projects
    • PROJECT Monster Hunter (Alex Pardee)
    • PROJECT It Will Be Ours
    • PROJECT Gilded Promises
    • PROJECT Luvin’ Rockets (Josh Ellingson)
  • mise en scene
    • set building
    • prop making
    • faux finishing
  • camera work
    • behind the lens
    • lighting tricks
  • process
    • workflow
    • photoshop’ery
    • printing
  • series
    • Under The Veil
    • SideShow

It Will Be Ours – Set Design

  • Posted on August 1September 18
  • byStacey Ransom

Caged – Faux Golden Birds

  • Posted on July 31September 18
  • byStacey Ransom

Finding another Josh Ellingson

  • Posted on July 4September 9
  • byJason Mitchell

Safe Inside

  • Posted on September 21September 21
  • 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

It Will Be Ours – Set Design

  • Posted on August 1September 18
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

Caged – Faux Golden Birds

  • Posted on July 31September 18
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 3 minute read

Turning on the Lights

  • Posted on July 15September 18
  • byJason Mitchell
  • 2 minute read

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  • Amazing opening at @moderneden last night curated by @beautifulbizarremagazine — just a few samples of the number of lovely works. @horkadolls @chardinchardin @handiedan and a sneak bonus from last month’s @kindranikole show. #galleryshow #popsurrealism
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  • WIP sketch of a macabre photo backdrop we’ll be installing in our space for @artspansf Open Studios. Please stop by our little shop of horrors October 27th and 28th and grab a dark-hearted selfie. Costumed or not, this is the grim backdrop you need for your new avatar and/or holiday greeting card. #photobooth #sfopenstudios #halloween
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  • Thanks, everyone, for coming to the @ArcGallerySF opening of FourSquared! We had such a lovely time, and the works by all of the artists involved were great. Still some pieces of our Under the Veil series left available -- contact arcgallerysf@gmail.com to purchase. #ArcGallerySF #FourSquared #RansomMitchell #UnderTheVeil #Encaustic
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  • The Long Way Home, 2018, showing at the @arcgallerysf FourSquared show opening tomorrow at 7pm! This piece has been evocative and, as we like, allows the viewer to incorporate their personal interpretations. Email arcgallery@gmail.com to purchase. #FourSquared #ArcGallerySF #RansomMitchell #UnderTheVeil
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  • A look at the raven and metallic border details on Azreal, 2018, for our participation in the @arcgallerysf FourSquared show opening this Saturday. The preview of the whole show with a number of amazing artists is available and please inquire with the gallery to purchase. #FourSquared #ArcGallerySF #RansomMitchell #UnderTheVeil
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  • Having a fun look at the final Tenno Kudari for the @ArcGallerySF FourSquared show opening Saturday. Inquire with the gallery to purchase. #ArcGallerySF #FourSquared #RansomMitchell #UnderTheVeil
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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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