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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

Por Qué Amor / Why Love

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

Safe Inside

  • Posted on September 21September 25
  • 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

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  • Thrilled to see our pal @reddwalitzki at her @moderneden show. The show has a variety of oil and water color paintings all in her unique, colorful, ethereal style. The art can be seen (and purchased!) online at moderneden.com ~ Redd is heading off to Europe with her fabulous sister @roxannacwalitzki to create magical works! Follow them to witness their discoveries and creations along their journey. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #reddwalitzki #moderneden #oilpainting #watercolor #ethereal
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  • When suffering the slings and arrows of the season, appreciate the beauty of the moment. Heart (and other) prints and more are available in our online store. Link is in our bio. #heartsforall #tosufferlove #forgetlove
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  • Showing tonight at @arcgallerysf in their @giftprolific curated show SubVersions. Mz. Muffet is another look at our spider maiden enjoying her bowl of curds and whey on the infamous tuffet. Crafted in a combination of Zbrush, Maya, and Marvelous Designer with photographic elements for the backgrounds and hand-painted details to finish. Hanging tonight is the 1/9 at 20”x16” uniquely presented as a varnished and mounted print in an artist embellished ornate oval frame. Inquire with the gallery to purchase. Hope to see you there tonight. #SubVersions #ransommitchell #spiderwoman #nurseryrhyme
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  • This was a fun shoot. Thanks all! Now ✈️ back to SF. #Repost @manhattman with @get_repost ・・・ On set in New York with Ransom & Mitchell @ransom_mitchell. So many cooks 🤷🏻‍♂️
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  • Mz. Muffet is our piece for SubVersions curated by @giftprolific at @arcgallerysf opening Saturday. Available at the show as a varnished 20x16 oval in an ornate frame. Looking forward to a number of awesome pieces by a stellar lineup!! #spiderwoman #curdsandwhey #whatsatuffit
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  • Had a blast shooting this project yesterday. Excited to move into the next stage and create awesome images! #Repost @manhattman with @get_repost ・・・ On set in New York with Ransom & Mitchell @ransom_mitchell with@aurelie_jezequel producing
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What inspires us
  • Boing Boing
  • Eric Hart’s Prop Agenda
  • Instrucables
  • Neatorama
  • Propnomicon
Find Us
R&M portfolio
R&M online store
Artists who share
  • Alex Pardee
  • Dan Reeder
  • Emi Slade
  • Jason Freeny
  • John Casey
  • Jonni Good
  • Lance Cardinal
  • Stuntkid
  • Tom Banwell

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