Crafty Paper Gaming

Construction Paper Animation Recreates 'Mortal Kombat'

A new form of Mortal Kombat animation has come out -- construction paper animation. The animation features Mortal Kombat 1 fatalities and captures the cut-out paper blood spilling out with cheesy sound effects.

The paper animation, created by Eric Power, is done using stop motion photography and has been dubbed 'paperalities' by the creator. Look out for more stop-motion paper animation films soon, including Zelda.

Implications - With society being saturated with high-definition graphics, it becomes difficult to gain attention from consumers with more of the same. In order to stand out, companies should consider products with a more retro aesthetic opposite from the high quality customers are used to. Due to this alternative approach, the public is more likely to take notice.

Retro Aesthetic Animation
Companies should consider products with a more retro aesthetic opposite from the high quality graphics customers are used to in order to stand out.
Paper Animation
The use of stop-motion construction paper animation presents unique opportunities for companies to create attention-grabbing content.
Alternative Animation Techniques
Exploring alternative animation techniques, such as stop-motion construction paper animation, can provide a disruptive way to showcase products and services.

Sectors Adopting This

Entertainment
The entertainment industry could utilize paper animation for creating unique and disruptive content, such as movies and shows.
Advertising and Marketing
Using paper animation in advertising and marketing could offer a fresh and attention-grabbing approach to promoting products or services.
Art and Design
The art and design industry could use paper animation as a creative art form, presenting an alternative method of storytelling and expression.
SCORE
1.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 3%
Activity 39%
Freshness 8%

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