May2024 Issue of American Cinematographer

The May 2024 issue presents a special focus on ASC members’ still photography; coverage of the nominees for the inaugural ASC Music Video Award; a photographic recap of the 38th Annual ASC Awards; and a look at the art of on-set still photography.

• President’s Desk: ASC President Shelly Johnson discusses ways in which still photography has informed his work ethic and instincts.

• AC presents three galleries of Society members’ still photography: People, Places and Still Life.

• Cinematographers Jon Joffin, ASC; Scott Cunningham, ASC; and Andrey Nikolaev discuss working on their ASC Award-nominated music videos: Jon Bryant’s “At Home” (Joffin), Little Simz’s “Gorilla” (Cunningham) and Cassie Marin’s “Tanto” (Nikolaev).

• A photoessay celebrating the 38th Annual ASC Awards shines a light on a festive weekend.

• Shot Craft: A look at the skills and approaches that help create good set photography, including examples and tips.

• Wrap Shot: Threshold, a still by Alice Brooks, ASC.