American Cinematographer Magazine ( June 2025 )

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American Cinematographer Magazine ( June 2025 )

The June 2025 issue presents coverage ofSinners,Thunderbolts*,Final Destination BloodlinesandLocked,as well as a special focus oncloud-based productionand a discussion ofcolor and storytelling.

Presidents Desk: Shelly Johnson, ASCreflects on his tenure as president of the Society and some ways in which the organization has evolved.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASCand director/writerRyan Cooglerdiscuss their work on the supernatural period dramaSinners, including why they embraced two 65mm formats and how they achieved fluid camera moves.

Andrew Droz Palermo, ASCdetails his strategy for the Marvel Cinematic Universe featureThunderbolts*, directed by Jake Schreier.

Final Destination BloodlinescinematographerChristian Sebaldt, ASC; directorsZach LipovskyandAdam B. Stein; visual-effects supervisorNordin Rahhali; and gafferSean Rooneydiscuss achieving the films complex opening sequence on two LED volumes.

CinematographerMichael Dallatorreshares his approach toLocked, directed by David Yarovesky, including how he accomplished a three-minute tracking shot within a luxury SUV.

Shot Craft:The savvy filmmaker understands thatcolor can tell a storyas effectively as dialogue or camera movement.

Tools of the Trade:A look at the past, present and possible future ofcloud-based production, with insights from ASC associate membersJoachim ZellandMichael Cioni, Society memberSam Nicholson,producerRon Ames, and Blackmagic DesignsBob Caniglia.

Clubhouse News:The latest bulletins from the Society include announcements of new membersSophie Darlington,Catherine GoldschmidtandTari Segal;a recap of anEducation & Outreach panelfor students from Ball State University and the School of Visual Arts; and details about a presentation byJannicke Mikkelsen, FNFon her participation in thespaceflight mission Fram2.

Wrap Shot:The Towering Inferno, shot byFred J. Koenekamp, ASCandJoseph Biroc, ASCand directed byJohn Guillermin, with special photographic effects byL.B. Abbott, ASC.