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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)
Wide view of the dressed set

production

23 posts

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

Turning on the Lights

  • Posted on July 15September 18
  • byJason Mitchell
  • 2 minute read

Finding another Josh Ellingson

  • Posted on July 4September 9
  • byJason Mitchell
  • 4 minute read

It Will Be Ours – Stick Fingers

  • Posted on June 2September 9
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 2 minute read

It Will Be Ours – Miniature Set

  • Posted on May 10September 9
  • byStacey Ransom
  • 1 minute read

We’re totally faking it

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.

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A selection of our favorite questions

  • Posted on September 9September 18
  • 11 minute read
  • byJason Mitchell
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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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