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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

Mz Muffet’s Marvelous Design

  • Posted on April 16April 16
  • 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

It Will Be Ours – Set Design

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

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  • THIS LADY! So thankful to be a part of Irene H Feiks @wonderlandsf for so many years. Her last show is up for one month so check it out while you can! The unique finds gallery/store will be open ’til June 30 Wed -Sun, 12-6pm. Artworks by Felicia Ann @felishita Serge Gay Jr @sergegayjr Doug Rhodes @dougrhodes Sonia Leticia @sonialeticia Joshua Coffy @giftprolific Paul Lewin @paullewinart Cindy Shih @cindyshihart Dianne Hoffman @diannehoffmanart Raul D’Mauries @rdmauries #sfwonderland #willbemissed #endofanera #elfinaldeunaera #keepsfcool #unique #buyart #buylocalart #supportlocal #shopsmall #musthave #artgallery #goodart #buyart
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  • Many stunning pieces in the @wonderlandsf last show. It‘s an honor to be a part of Irene H Feiks community and her gallery/store will be missed greatly. It will be open ’til June 30 Wed -Sun, 12-6pm so check out this unique gem while you can! Works shown by: Safi Kolozsvari @chachaa71415 Jon Ching @jonchingart Montey Guy @montyguy Chris Leib @chrisleibart Robert Bowen @bowenstuff Marcus Era @marcus_era_tattoo Alice Koswara @alicekoz Micah LaBrun @micahlebrun Laura Buss #sfwonderland #endofanera #elfinaldeunaera #keepsfcool #unique #buyart #buylocalart #supportlocal #shopsmall
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  • Detail of Creature Comforts debuting tonight at @wonderlandsf for their final opening! Join us tonight to drink in our heroine and celebrate the ten amazing years Irene poured into making the SF art scene all the more amazing. 6pm until the paddy wagon hauls is all away. #endofanera #ransommitchell
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  • Here's our new piece that we've been head down on all month, Creature Comforts, our submission for @wonderlandsf ’s final show opening Saturday evening. Come see the framed 20" x 16" print (and us) in person at 24th and Valencia from 6pm until late. This opening will be lit, with 200 artists for Irene's final send off of her retail gallery space. Food trucks, music, and a number of the artists she's show in the gallery's 10-year history will be living it up until SFPD sends us packing. #ransommitchell #onwardandupward #creaturecomforts
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  • Detail of an interesting story we created for Man About Town — a new printed piece being sent out later this year by @manhattman for this year’s promotional book. Brought together with photography, CG, and a hefty dose of digital artistry. For a look at how we made it and the inspiration behind the piece, join us at our Patreon. Looking forward to sharing more with you soon! #ransommitchell #digitalartistry #sayhello
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