American Cinematographer Magazine ( April 2025 )

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American Cinematographer Magazine ( April 2025 )

The April 2025 issue presents coverage ofMickey 17,Zero Day,The Girl With the NeedleandDisclaimer. Also featured is a special focus onproduction-workflow tools, with a primer onprocess plates, and a detailed look at the specializedworkflow for twinning an actoronSonic the Hedgehog 3. A dive intopostproductionexplores theinvolvement ofcinematographers in the color-grading process.

Presidents Desk: Shelly Johnson, ASCreflects on the cinematography communitys collaborative spirit.

Darius Khondji, ASC, AFCand directorBong Joon Hodiscuss their approach to the sci-fi black comedyMickey 17, and visual-effects supervisorDan Glassdetails how key effects were created.

John Conroy, ASC, ISCreveals his strategies for the contemporary thrillerZero Day, a streaming series directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.

Micha Dymek, PSCdiscusses his award-winning collaboration with directorMagnus von Hornon the period dramaThe Girl With the Needle.

Co-directors of photographyBruno Delbonnel, ASC, AFCandEmmanuel Lubezki, ASC, AMCdetail their unconventional collaboration on the limited seriesDisclaimer, directed by Alfonso Cuarn.

CinematographerBrandon Trostexplains his approach to scenes featuring Jim Carrey in two roles inSonic the Hedgehog 3, directed by Jeff Fowler.

Shot Craft:ColoristsBryan Smaller, an ASC associate member,andArianna Shining Star Smallerreflect on the cinematographer-colorist collaboration and the many ways it enriches the image.

The Virtual World:CinematographerMark Weingartner, ASC; Drew Robertsof Wild Rabbit Aerial; andAlex Pearceof Sim-Plates discuss considerations for process-plate work for playback in an LED volume.

In Memoriam:Eric Saarinen, ASC, FSC.

Clubhouse News:The latest bulletins from the Society feature the launch of theASC Relief Fund; the presentation of the 2025Kodak Film Awards; and the 2025ASC Award for Cinematography at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Wrap Shot:Okja(2017), shot byDarius Khondji, ASC, AFCand directed byBong Joon Ho.