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Origami Animation Videos

'The Icebook' is a Paper and Light Theater Show for Fantasy Lovers

— January 25, 2012 — Art & Design
Paper, light and shadows are combined to form a theater production called 'The Icebook,' which takes audiences through fantastical visual stories.

Intricate paper cutouts are used to construct the scenes in these videos. Though already beautiful, these cutouts take on a new quality when the projectors are turned on and the paper pieces cast shadows. The entire production is made to look like a pop-up book that interactively tells its story. The show is life-sized and has gone as far as including real actors as well.

Daviy and Kristin McGuire are the artists behind 'The Icebook' and have served a number of clients including Microsoft, BBC and Cirquie du Soleil. The duo has undoubtedly introduced a new age of animated theater and has set the bar high for creative stage performances.
Trend Themes
1. Paper and Light Theater - Using paper cutouts and projectors, a new trend of paper and light theaters is emerging, opening up opportunities for interactive storytelling and immersive visual experiences.
2. Interactive Pop-up Book - The combination of intricate paper cutouts, projectors, and real actors in theater productions like 'The Icebook' is creating a trend of interactive pop-up books brought to life, allowing for unique and captivating storytelling experiences.
3. Animated Theater Performances - Bringing animation techniques and storytelling to the stage, artists like Daviy and Kristin McGuire are pioneering a trend of animated theater performances, merging traditional forms of art with digital innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore the use of paper cutouts, projectors, and interactive storytelling techniques to create immersive theater experiences that captivate audiences in new and innovative ways.
2. Advertising and Marketing - Advertisers and marketers can leverage the trend of interactive pop-up books and animated theater performances to create engaging and memorable campaigns that stand out in a crowded media landscape.
3. Education and Training - Incorporating paper and light theaters in educational and training settings can revolutionize how information is presented and make learning more interactive and visually stimulating.
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