Paper Cutout example
Animation

Paper Cutout

A layered construction-paper cut-out collage animation (Gilliam-style, flat 2D).

Example brief

Make a cut-out paper animation with flat jointed characters sliding and jumping in a 2D plane, coloured paper backgrounds, and a bold graphic style reminiscent of early Terry Gilliam animation

Create with this style →

Opens the Wavemaker composer with this style pre-selected.

Paper Cutout is an AI animation video style — a layered construction-paper cut-out collage animation (Gilliam-style, flat 2D). Wavemaker generates the entire video for you — script, visuals, voiceover, and music — and assembles a finished, ready-to-share piece in minutes.

Pick Paper Cutout, describe your idea or paste a URL, and Wavemaker applies the style's tuned recipe (its look, pacing, framing, voice, and structure) to your content. Refine any scene in plain language, then export in the aspect ratio you need (vertical, square, or widescreen).

How to create a paper cutout video

  1. Describe your video

    Paste a link or type a one-line brief. Wavemaker reads it, pulls your brand, and plans the scenes, script, and pacing for you.

  2. Pick a style

    Choose one of the styles on this page. Each is a tuned recipe — look, cut rhythm, voice, and structure — applied automatically to your brief.

  3. Generate and refine

    Wavemaker writes the script, generates every shot and voiceover, and assembles a finished video. Tweak any scene in chat or on the canvas, then export.

Paper Cutout — FAQs

What is the Paper Cutout video style?

Paper Cutout is a animation style on Wavemaker — a layered construction-paper cut-out collage animation (Gilliam-style, flat 2D). Selecting it steers the whole generation — look, cut rhythm, voice, and scene structure — toward that result, so you get a consistent Paper Cutout feel without configuring anything.

How do I make a Paper Cutout video?

Open the Wavemaker composer, choose Paper Cutout, describe your idea (or paste a link), and Wavemaker writes the script, generates the visuals and voiceover, and assembles the video. Tweak any scene in chat and export.

What aspect ratios can I export?

Vertical (9:16) for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, square (1:1), and widescreen (16:9) for YouTube and the web. Some styles default to the ratio that performs best for their format.

What animation styles are available?

From flat 2D and illustrated looks to 3D and motion graphics — pick the style on this page that matches your project.

Can I have a recurring mascot?

Yes — Wavemaker develops a character reference and keeps your mascot consistent across every scene.

Good for explainers?

Animation is a strong fit for explainers where stylized visuals communicate more clearly than live footage.

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