
Stephen Nakamura talks Dope Thief with ICG Magazine
May 23, 2025 May. 23, 2025The May issue of ICG Magazine spotlights Company 3 Senior Colorist Stephen Nakamura and his work on the debut season of Dope Thief, directed by Ridley Scott.
In close collaboration with cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, ASC, Nakamura developed custom LUTs to shape the series’ striking monochromatic aesthetic, blending desaturated tones with carefully placed color accents to heighten emotional impact.
An insightful look at the power of creative collaboration and visual storytelling. Season 1 of Dope Thief is now available to stream.
Read the full article here on pages 40-49.