How A Master Ice Sculptor Makes Ice Come Alive

Shintaro Okamoto has been carving ice for over 25 years. Go behind the scenes as he carves beautiful designs out of giant blocks of ice in below-freezing temperatures. It's brutal, exhausting, but ultimately beautiful.

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[aroundtheworldinaprildays]

The fact that ice sculptors were able to carve all those details so vividly without having felt the material they were working with (they wore thick gloves) is a manifestation of their great mastery and skill.

And the skill that went into producing this content is also great, as expected of Alvin.

[stefumli]

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[trinburton]

Camera work that’s stunning PLUS accurate captions? I’m in LOVE.

[theprimest]

I don't know what's this got to do with food but any video this channel makes I'm a fan of, who else agrees?

[darreldupit]

Next year it will be a video about Alvin and his dedication to his craft. Such a great video from beginning to end. Cinematography to editing to interview/story telling.

[bxgnxte_]

Sometimes you forget that someone is actually there recording these videos, with the mesmerising talent and the music making its own atmosphere trapping you in.

[mynicknameisamber]

Alvin, i think you could take this to some festivals. I mean, I've said it before and I'll say it again, you're an awesome filmmaker. You have a way of showing us the love and care these people have for their craft with each frame. It's moving! And the music choice for this was peeeerfect, by the way.

Oh, did you guys see Inga? :D

[dinahjbayan]

i like that alvin is both a mature elegant style but also possesses a slight chaotic energy

[yannah]

i felt like something's missing then I saw Inga at 8:48 and i sighed in relief

[diporayinda]

this beautiful Alvin. i have literal chills. no pun intended. thank you so much for this.

[Tokmurok]

God bless your father dude. May he rest in peace and make heaven many beautiful sculptures.

[rimon]

The way Alvin captured the entire process and the passion and dedication of the sculptors is just so beautiful. You did a great job!! Also we loved the Inga cameo!

[noac_]

you know when you sit on the bus and you look at other passengers and wonder where they come from, who they are and what their story is?

I feel like this captures that. They're about normal people who have a love for something like everyone else and I always feel like I'm glimpsing into a part of someone's life with these videos, its really enjoyable tbh

[quaintleaf]

omg i am IN LOVE with this format/content! i love learning about the artists behind the artistry! thank you for sharing!!

[sirang-bo]

I mean they have to do that in a really short amount of time because it's ice and if it breaks it will take a long time to make another one because of the ice. He is a incredible guy

[supremo]

What a piece of art....
Ice is just like life, it's with the days counted so we should enjoy while we have it.

[sukritipandey]

The video in itself is such a delight. It's so peaceful and calming. And the fact that it brings to light the story of these incredible artists only makes it even better.

[bhavinigourishetty]

Alvin’s videography is absolutely He should honestly make documentaries. I would watch all of them

[angelicaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Seeing people indulging in their passion always makes me so emotional.

[RushatiMukherjee]

This was lovely, especially the tribute to his dad. It's amazing to think that the legacies we carry can inspire us to create such beauty 💗