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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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  • Edging closer to October, and we are already enjoying the spirit behind our piece Up To No Good. #staycreepymyfiends #darkart #portraitphotography
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  • The La Lune II show at @havengallery is glorious! We are honored to be amongst so much talent including: Adam Oehlers, @adamoehlers "Eclipse" Pandora Young, @pandorayoung "Lunarium" Sam Guay, @samguayart “She Shines in the Abyss" Craww, @craww “Nocturnal Kseniia Boko, @kseniia_boko “Divya" Ingrid Tusell, @ingridtusell “Moon Lullaby" Jeff Echevarria, @jeff_ech "MOON SHADOW: Dance of the Fairy Ring" Matt Linares, @matt_linares “Luna Bay" Larysa Bernhardt, @by_larysa_bernhardt "Her Golden Dreams II" and lastly, us! Ransom& Mitchell, @ransom_mitchell “Bella Donna” #havengallery #lalune2 #adamoehlers #pandorayoung #samguay #craww #kseniiaboko #ingridtusell #jeffechevarria #mattlinares #larysabernhardt #ransommitchell
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  • The La Lune II show at @havengallery is stunning! We’re honored to be amongst so much talent including: - Valency Genis, @valency “Despina" - Dilka Bear, @dilkabear “Moonchild" - Tracy Lewis, @tracylewisart “Melancholy Moon" - Zoë Williams, @x03 “モチ (Mochi)" - Eddie Scheibel Ehlers, "Hare on the Moon" - Jamie Winn, @ghostlightgallery "I See The Moon and The Moon Sees Me" - Phoenix Chan, @phoenix7472 “Branches #25" - Teagan White, @teaganwh “Moondance" - Scott Radke, @scottradkeart “Swals series 2" - Mahlimae, @mahlimae “Hekate/Key-bearer" .... #havengallery #lalune2 #valencygenis #dilkabear #tracylewisart #jamiewinn #phoenixchan #teaganwhite #scottradke #mahlimae
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  • A few details of of Bella Donna for the @havengallery La Lune II show opening tonight. Looks to be an awesome gathering of moon worship! Our piece was crafted in a hand off of zBrush and Maya with Marvelous Designer crafting her dress. The patterns were created in Substance Designer and many bits textured with Substance Painter. Their new 2.0 integration with Maya opens up these tools wonderfully in Maya. It’s wonderful that all these technical tools are opening up for more freedom of creativity. #moonworship #classicalportaiture #digitalpainting
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  • Our new piece for the @havengallery show La Lune II opening Saturday. Bella Donna is the first in a new series of portraits we’re crafting, The Spoils, exploring beautiful damage. Contact the gallery to add it to your collection! #imperfectbeauty #classicalportraiture
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