paperman Effect
Transform your photos into playful paper-puppet videos with creative hand interactions
What is the Paperman Video Effect?
Paperman stylizes your image into a paper‑cutout look with clean motion, simplified shapes, and a refined illustrative palette.
Best for
Stylized intros, product clips, and playful reels.
Key Features
Stylized, illustrative shapes
Clean, readable motion
Refined palette
Short‑form friendly
How to Use Paperman
- Step 1
Pick a clear subject
Simplify clutter to preserve the stylized silhouette.
- Step 2
Select the effect
Choose ‘Paperman’ under Video Effects.
- Step 3
Tune duration
3–5 seconds suits stylized reveals.
- Step 4
Prompt style
e.g., ‘paper cutout, clean motion, refined color’.
Example Prompts
Example 1
paper cutout, clean motion, refined color
Example 2
illustrative style, simplified shapes, readable timing
Example 3
stylized intro, elegant grade, shareable finish
💡 Click the copy button to use these prompts in your own generations
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Distinctive stylization
- Shareable look
- Minimal setup
Limitations
- Very busy images reduce silhouette clarity
- Over‑long clips lose punch