American Cinematographer Magazine ( January 2025 )

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American Cinematographer Magazine ( January 2025 )

The January 2025 issue presents a special focus onthe cinematographer-director collaboration including coverage ofWicked,Conclave,NosferatuandThe Fire Inside and reporting on the production ofGladiator II. Also in focus this issue islighting for virtual production, with a look at the latestcolor-fidelity advancements for LED volumes.

Presidents Desk: Shelly Johnson, ASCconsiders the energy and spirit that inform imagery created by a strong cinematographer-director collaboration.

Alice Brooks, ASCand directorJon M. Chudiscuss their creative strategy for the musicalWicked, including large practical set builds, prototype Panavision lenses and meticulous color choices.

Stphane Fontaine, AFCand directorEdward Bergerdetail how they infused the Vatican City dramaConclavewith the mood and feel of classic paranoid thrillers of the 1970s.

CinematographerJarin Blaschkeand directorRobert Eggersbreak down their approach toNosferatu, which incorporated shooting on film, employing unconventional optics and using practical candlelight.

John Mathieson, BSCand visual-effects supervisorMark Bakowskidiscuss their work on the long-awaited sequelGladiator II, directed byRidley Scott.

Picture Partners:DirectorRachel Morrison, ASCand cinematographerRina Yang, BSCdiscuss their collaboration on the fact-based boxing dramaThe Fire Inside.

Shot Craft:Inspired by the work of ASC associate memberTim Kang, a lighting test focuses on thefluorescent properties oflaundry detergentand an LED fixture that includes a UV emitter.

The Virtual World:Craig Kief, ASCupdates his 2021 findings oncolor fidelity in LED volumesby testing fixtures designed to achieve wide-spectrum distribution in a volume.

Wrap Shot:The Wizard of Oz(1939), shot byHal Rosson, ASC, with Technicolor cinematography byAllen Davey, ASC, and directed byVictor Fleming.