Cut Out Paper example
Animation

Cut Out Paper

Flat paper characters in a 2D world

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

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Opens the Wavemaker composer with this style pre-selected.

Cut Out Paper is an AI animation video style — flat paper characters in a 2D world. Wavemaker generates the entire video for you — script, visuals, voiceover, and music — and assembles a finished, ready-to-share piece in minutes.

Pick Cut Out Paper, 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 cut out paper 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.

Cut Out Paper — FAQs

What is the Cut Out Paper video style?

Cut Out Paper is a animation style on Wavemaker — flat paper characters in a 2D world Selecting it steers the whole generation — look, cut rhythm, voice, and scene structure — toward that result, so you get a consistent Cut Out Paper feel without configuring anything.

How do I make a Cut Out Paper video?

Open the Wavemaker composer, choose Cut Out Paper, 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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