A new location, socially distanced seating and nominees appearing remotely were just some of the pandemic-inspired elements at the 2021 Oscars.
While some of the 2021 Oscars aired from the awards' longtime home, Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, the ceremony largely took place at Los Angeles' Union Station, with the set looking like a banquet dinner, with small, separated seating areas and tables.
The team behind the show also took advantage of the natural light from the station's 40-foot windows before the sun set and used localized lighting via small lamps, with lampshades embellished with mini Oscars, on tables in the room.