These videos come from the whiskey company Suntory. The ad is called “3D on the Rocks”
The craftsmanship and attention to details on the ice is incredible.
How is this achieved? The company uses a CNC router to carve the ice. This is controlled by a computer using a CAD program. Different materials can be cut, such as wood, metal, and as we see below, ice. Think of it as inverse 3D printing.
Here is an astronaut being carved
Which is your favorite?