A dimly lit room filled with large wooden barrels, some emitting warm orange light from below. In the center, a bright flame surrounded by sparks rises into the air, casting shadows on the walls. Two figures can be seen working near the barrels, contributing to a scene of craftsmanship, possibly in a traditional distillery or cooperage. A dimly lit room filled with large wooden barrels, some emitting warm orange light from below. In the center, a bright flame surrounded by sparks rises into the air, casting shadows on the walls. Two figures can be seen working near the barrels, contributing to a scene of craftsmanship, possibly in a traditional distillery or cooperage.

Famous whiskey makers Macallen built, for their new distillery in Speyside in Scotland, an impressive visitor's center, featuring four kinetic installations by Tamschick Media+Space. I edited the video portion of two of these installations: The 'wood story' (panoramic video with a robotic barrel, including fire and smoke), and the 'whiskey story' (panoramic video with a 'living table').

Concept and Art Direction: Jan Köpper and Dirk Ostkamp. DoP: Raphael Beinder. Motion Design: Luis Bustamante, Matthieu Chauvirey, Mattis Gutsche. Music / Sound Design: Not A Machine. Project Management: Uwe Schlottmann.

A narrow pathway lined with stacks of wooden planks, creating a tunnel-like effect. Sunlight filters in from the open end, illuminating the textures of the stacked wood, which varies in shades of brown. The scene conveys a sense of depth and craftsmanship, with the stacks neatly arranged on either side. A narrow pathway lined with stacks of wooden planks, creating a tunnel-like effect. Sunlight filters in from the open end, illuminating the textures of the stacked wood, which varies in shades of brown. The scene conveys a sense of depth and craftsmanship, with the stacks neatly arranged on either side.
A close-up image of a hand grasping a wooden panel with visible slats, set against a blurred background that suggests a workshop environment. The wood appears smooth and well-finished, highlighting craftsmanship. A close-up image of a hand grasping a wooden panel with visible slats, set against a blurred background that suggests a workshop environment. The wood appears smooth and well-finished, highlighting craftsmanship.
A skilled craftsman is seen carefully adjusting a large metal band around a wooden barrel in a dimly lit warehouse filled with stacked barrels. The focus is on his hands as he secures the band, showcasing the traditional craftsmanship involved in barrel making. A skilled craftsman is seen carefully adjusting a large metal band around a wooden barrel in a dimly lit warehouse filled with stacked barrels. The focus is on his hands as he secures the band, showcasing the traditional craftsmanship involved in barrel making.
A dimly lit warehouse interior features a stack of wooden barrels in the background, showcasing a rustic and industrial atmosphere. In the foreground, there are several wooden boards leaning against a wall, partially obscuring the view. The floor is concrete, with a slight sheen suggesting moisture or spilled liquid, contributing to the ambiance of the space. A dimly lit warehouse interior features a stack of wooden barrels in the background, showcasing a rustic and industrial atmosphere. In the foreground, there are several wooden boards leaning against a wall, partially obscuring the view. The floor is concrete, with a slight sheen suggesting moisture or spilled liquid, contributing to the ambiance of the space.
A dimly lit room filled with wooden barrels, arranged in rows. The barrels have dark metal bands and a glossy finish, reflecting light. A fine mist fills the air, creating a soft, atmospheric haze around the barrels, which appear to be in a storage area, possibly for aging wine or spirits. A dimly lit room filled with wooden barrels, arranged in rows. The barrels have dark metal bands and a glossy finish, reflecting light. A fine mist fills the air, creating a soft, atmospheric haze around the barrels, which appear to be in a storage area, possibly for aging wine or spirits.
A close-up of a molten metal furnace, with vibrant flames and bright sparks erupting from the opening. The surrounding area is dark, highlighting the intense yellow and orange hues of the fire against a backdrop of scattered ash and water pooling on the ground. A close-up of a molten metal furnace, with vibrant flames and bright sparks erupting from the opening. The surrounding area is dark, highlighting the intense yellow and orange hues of the fire against a backdrop of scattered ash and water pooling on the ground.
A craftsman stirs a glowing mixture inside a wooden barrel in a dimly lit workshop. Surrounding him, several barrels stand against a backdrop of warm flames, creating a smoky atmosphere filled with sparks. The focused worker is dressed in a simple shirt, engaged in the traditional process of barrel-making or finishing. A craftsman stirs a glowing mixture inside a wooden barrel in a dimly lit workshop. Surrounding him, several barrels stand against a backdrop of warm flames, creating a smoky atmosphere filled with sparks. The focused worker is dressed in a simple shirt, engaged in the traditional process of barrel-making or finishing.
A dimly lit scene featuring wooden barrels arranged closely together, with flickering flames visible between them, casting warm glows and shadows on the ground. A shadowy figure walks between the barrels, adding a sense of depth and mystery to the environment. The overall atmosphere is warm yet enigmatic, suggesting an indoor setting related to crafting or fermentation. A dimly lit scene featuring wooden barrels arranged closely together, with flickering flames visible between them, casting warm glows and shadows on the ground. A shadowy figure walks between the barrels, adding a sense of depth and mystery to the environment. The overall atmosphere is warm yet enigmatic, suggesting an indoor setting related to crafting or fermentation.
Two craftsmen are engaged in the process of barrel making, with one striking a wooden barrel while the other holds a tool. Water is splashing dramatically from the barrel, and the scene is illuminated by a warm glow from a nearby fire, creating an atmosphere of traditional craftsmanship. The background features wooden barrels and a darkened workshop setting. Two craftsmen are engaged in the process of barrel making, with one striking a wooden barrel while the other holds a tool. Water is splashing dramatically from the barrel, and the scene is illuminated by a warm glow from a nearby fire, creating an atmosphere of traditional craftsmanship. The background features wooden barrels and a darkened workshop setting.
A close-up view of a wooden barrel bound with metal and rope, resting on a metallic surface. Steam rises around the base, indicating a hot environment. The image captures the texture of the wood and metal, highlighting the rustic craftsmanship. A close-up view of a wooden barrel bound with metal and rope, resting on a metallic surface. Steam rises around the base, indicating a hot environment. The image captures the texture of the wood and metal, highlighting the rustic craftsmanship.
A close-up view of a red hot iron tool resting on the edge of an oak barrel, surrounded by wisps of steam. In the background, wooden barrels create a rustic ambiance, hinting at a distillation or aging process. A close-up view of a red hot iron tool resting on the edge of an oak barrel, surrounded by wisps of steam. In the background, wooden barrels create a rustic ambiance, hinting at a distillation or aging process.
Close-up image of the interior surface of a wooden barrel, showcasing its smooth grain and a distinctive burned logo at the center. The barrel's rim is slightly visible, highlighting the craftsmanship and details of the wood. Close-up image of the interior surface of a wooden barrel, showcasing its smooth grain and a distinctive burned logo at the center. The barrel's rim is slightly visible, highlighting the craftsmanship and details of the wood.