📝 Tutorial: How I Make My Animations | Ivar the Boneless Cinemagraphs

Step into the shadows of the Viking Age as I break down how I craft my cinemagraphs inspired by Ivar the Boneless. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the techniques I use to animate still images with just the right amount of eerie, unsettling life—perfect for capturing the mood of one of television’s most complex anti-heroes. From subtle eye movement to wind-blown furs and smoke rising in a Norse battlefield, it’s all about creating tension through restraint.

You’ll see how I isolate elements, build loops, and layer ambient effects like embers, fog, and flickering torchlight to evoke the brutality and mystique of Ivar’s world. I’ll also touch on my sound layering choices to enhance the dread and drama. If you’re looking to give your stills a pulse of menace and myth, this is where you start.