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Brain Explode 3D Graphics

A paper-cutout portrait splits open to show the character's memories and obsessions as floating cut-outs.

Short-form · 9:16 · TikTok, Reels, Shorts

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What you’ll bring

  • Add a face-on photo, then their memories1–16Portrait first · 6–12 photos of their people, places and things · a song if you like
  • Who is it?OptionalMaya
  • Words in their headOptionala date, a quote, a place, a name…

What you’ll get

  • A halftone paper-cutout portrait that splits open
  • Memories and evidence float in the gap
  • The camera dives through, set to any song

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