Picture Shop colorists continue to be recognized by American Cinematographer for their contributions to some of today’s most visually ambitious projects. Senior Colorist Michael Hatzer’s work on Disclosure Day and Senior Colorist Natasha Leonnet’s work on The Plague were recently featured in the publication’s coverage, highlighting the artistry, technical expertise, and collaboration behind each project’s final look. The features spotlight creative partnerships with filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, Janusz Kamiński, and Steven Breckon.
DISCLOSURE DAY
Cinematographer Janusz Kamiński’s work on Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day was recently featured in American Cinematographer, exploring the film’s distinctive blend of anamorphic 35mm photography, contemporary visual elements, and Spielberg’s signature storytelling. Senior Colorist Michael Hatzer, a longtime collaborator of Spielberg and Kamiński, partnered with the filmmakers to establish the film’s visual direction from early camera tests through final grading.
- American Cinematographer: “Disclosure Day: Truth or Consequences” (featured in the latest issue)
THE PLAGUE
Cinematographer Steven Breckon’s work on The Plague was recently featured in American Cinematographer, highlighting the film’s unsettling visual language built through 35mm photography, claustrophobic compositions, and immersive underwater sequences. Senior Colorist Natasha Leonnet collaborated with Breckon and Picture Shop Chief Color Scientist Josh Pines to develop a custom LUT inspired by Technicolor’s ENR silver-retention process. The final grade combines high contrast, dense shadows, and enhanced color separation to reinforce the film’s psychological tension while preserving the texture and atmosphere established during production.