Thomas Edward Ackerman (born September 14, 1948) is an American cinematographer.
In the subsequent years, likely bolstered in some part by Ackerman’s influence, Michael Chapman, A.S.C.
Ackerman, drawing from his years of experience following modest beginnings, engages upper-level cinematography students through both hands on instruction and lectures.
[6] In 2015, Ackerman debuted an autobiographical course “ Pathways: A Career in Film” through lectures and screenings.
[7] Ackerman succeeded cinematography department chair David Elkins, S.O.C.