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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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  • October is full of ghosts, like these two from our Ghost Town series we debuted at @vanillagallery_jp last year. Nevertheless and The Passage embody a persistence that transcends planes. #ghosttown #ghoststories
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  • Had fun the other night at the @artspansf kick off for this year’s open studios. Always nice getting a chance to catch up with our lovely artist friends. Wish we weren’t on the same weekend as sooo many of our faves, but that means a great weekend for you to check us all out. Stop by our place Oct 26/27 from 11-6 both days as we haul out our vaults and jaw awhile over some brews and cheese. #artspanopenstudios #openstudios
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  • Caught a sneak peak of the @artspansf Open Studio group show while hanging our work yesterday. Join us Thursday evening at SOMArts to kick it off! We are weekend three - Oct 26/27 - and our work is in the back room at this show. #artspansf #openstudios
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  • Progress shot of our head and body sculpt for the joint @havengallery / @moderneden show Esprit de Corps opening Nov 2nd (swipe for details). We will work her cracks in the manner of the Japanese art of Kintsugi. She’ll also be getting an asymmetrical wardrobe and setting to compliment her unique nature. For a more in-depth look at our process, find us on Patreon ( ransommitchell ). #kintsugi #kintsukuroi #espritdecorps
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  • Today @gretathunberg is bringing the reckoning of youth upon the wayward ways of politicians and corporations consumed by greed. #thereisnoplanetb #climatechange is not a debate.
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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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What inspires us
  • Boing Boing
  • Eric Hart’s Prop Agenda
  • Instrucables
  • Neatorama
  • Propnomicon
Find Us
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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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