# Stop-Motion Laptops Papergirl Puts the Awe in Awesome Hand-Crafted Videos By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stop-motion-laptops-papergirl References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/papergirl/) & [myspace](http://www.myspace.com/papergirlusa) Papergirl has done a superb [stop-motion video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a1art) that will rock your world. Watch the video above to watch how Papergirl uses mixed media to create a detailed story that focuses on a [paper bike's journey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves). Watch out for Papergirl, as she will be hosting [exhibitions of submitted works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition) and then distributing them for free of charge by bicycle. I would love an original piece of artwork by this talented artist! **Implications** - Altough stop-motion began as a neat animation trick, upon discovering its true potential, the editing 'trick' quickly became an artistic medium. Stop-motion advertisements have already captivated audiences and will continue to do so for any agency willing to commit to the sometimes strange, but always amusing technique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stop-motion Animation:** Exploring the potential of stop-motion techniques in creating captivating advertisements and artistic content. - **Mixed Media Art:** Exploring the combination of different art forms, such as paper craft and animation, to create unique and mesmerizing visual experiences. - **Interactive Art Exhibitions:** Hosting exhibitions of submitted artworks and distributing them for free by bicycle, creating an immersive and accessible art experience for the audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating memorable advertisements through the use of stop-motion animation techniques. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the integration of different artistic mediums, such as mixed media art, to push the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Event Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organizing interactive art exhibitions that combine physical and digital elements to engage and delight attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Stop-Motion Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-chef-x-ikea.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Collaborative Artistic Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-odyssey.md) - [Short Film-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-underdogs.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [Logo Visualization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-metal-visuals.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Stone Paper-Made Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-shoot.md)