# Crafty Paper Gaming Construction Paper Animation Recreates 'Mortal Kombat' By Chelsea MacMillan | Published 2010-07-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-animation References: [gametrailers](http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/mortal-kombat-on-paper/347660?playlist=featured) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtbJQuNpmqo&feature=player_embedded) A new form of Mortal Kombat animation has come out -- [construction paper animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst). The animation features [Mortal Kombat 1 fatalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karate-kid-training-simulator) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gore-Filled Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mortal-kombat-onslaught.md) - [Eco Paper Crafting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-fx.md) - [Logo Visualization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-metal-visuals.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Fighting Game Reboots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mortal-kombat-1.md) - [Water Brand Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-wrapping-paper.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [3D-Printed Paper Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-knives.md)