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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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  • Mermay may be coming to a close soon, but we will always love our piece Ebbing Away, 2018, from the @moderneden Mermay group show. Our ghostly mermaid haunts the depths, living between two worlds with a place in neither. Part of our ongoing Ghost Town series, we used CG elements worked together with digital painting to finish our watery scene. The figure, hair, and dress were created / sculpted in Maya and ZBrush, with additional texturing using substance. Finishing details were then digitally painted in Photoshop to master the final expression and feeling. #ransommitchell #ghosttown #mermay #mermay2018 #mermayandme
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  • ROUND THREE wrap up from the @ModernEden ‘Artist a Day.’ During the covid shutdown, Modern Eden was having virtual gallery show, featuring SO MANY talented artists (a new one every day!). We were honored to be on day 14 and we’d like to share the work of fellow artists #21-#30 - @kindranikole @helicewen @michaelcampbellart @walkerbrushworks @ahuntercaldwell @jaxonnorthonportraits @leeharveyroswell @jel_ena_art @tracylewisart @jasmineworth All works in this show are affordably priced (and many are sold), so if you’d like some beauty to brighten up your home, please take a look at @ModernEden — Purchasing art bolsters this beautiful, supportive gallery (who had JUST moved into a new space when the world shut down), and you’ll be supporting living artists like us! #meartistoftheday #buyart #supportlocal #livingartists #ransommitchell
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  • We welcome in #mermay with our favorite Fiji Mermaid from our Rough & Ready Sideshow series. We loved how the blending worked of @occupationalunicorn with our cg tail and the makeup of @melaniemanson.la and hair styling of @dawn_sutti for the perfect creation. #mermaid #mermay2020 #mermaidsofinstagram #underwaterart
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  • ROUND TWO wrap up - @ModernEden ‘Artist a Day.’ During the covid shutdown, Modern Eden is having virtual gallery show, featuring SO MANY talented artists (a new one every day!). We were honored to be on day 14 and we’d like to share the work of fellow artists #11-#20 - @kt.carpenter @lbustamante @teaandcanvas @ransom_mitchell @ania_tomicka @stephaniejucker @sandra_yagi @erica_calardo @chrisleibart @jackiepaintdead All works in this show are affordably priced, so if you’d like some beauty to brighten up your home, please take a look at Modern Eden (link in our bio). Purchasing art bolsters this beautiful, supportive gallery (who had JUST moved into a new space when the world shut down), and you’ll be supporting living artists like us! #meartistoftheday #buyart #supportlocal #livingartists #ransommitchell
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  • UPDATE - Only ONE “Oh, Honey!” piece left! 🍯🐝 It’s been a delight to debut our “Oh, Honey!” encaustic mini-panel series with @ModernEden #MEArtistOfTheDay - thus far, 15 of 17 have sold. The last 2 have lovely layered metallics that come and go depending on the angle of view. Please check out the video to see how the metallic pigments react. In addition to our pieces, there are MANY affordably priced, artworks still available to brighten your life! Please visit Modern Eden (link in our bio). This month they are featuring SO MANY talented artists (a new one every day!). Purchasing art supports this very important gallery (who JUST moved into their a new space when the world shut down) and you’ll be supporting living artists like us! #buyart #supportlocal #livingartists #ransommitchell #encasuticart  #encuastics #metallicpigment #digitalart #panpastels #zbrush #maya #substance #ohhoney #honey
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  • Our piece "It Will Be Ours," 2013, posted in honor of #earthday - This was inspired by Jonas Salk's quote, "If all the insects were to disappear from the earth, within 50 years all life on earth would end. If all human beings disappeared from the earth, within 50 years all forms of life would flourish." The dress was created by @papusza_papusza the insects were provided by @savenatureorg hair & make-up @lastlooks with @alexzzzandriaz as our talent and @griptrician helped craft dappled tree light for the scene. #climatechangeisreal #makesustainablechoices #weneedtheplanet #theplanetdoesnotneedus #noonewillsaveusbutourselves
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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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