We’ve searched after the cameras that shot 78th Golden Globe Awards’ Nominees in six categories. According to the data, there’re two dominant models that can be defined as the weapon of choice when well-crafted cinematography is needed: ALEXA Mini, and the Sony VENICE which makes its way to be the king of the high-end cinema cameras. Explore the charts below.

78th Golden Globe Awards: The nominees and the cameras behind

The 78th Golden Globe Awards will honor the best in American television of 2020, as well as film in 2020 and early 2021 as chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The ceremony will take place on February 28, 2021, nearly two months later than normal, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema and on television. We’ve made our research regarding the cameras that shot the nominated films, in six categories: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Best Television Series – Drama, Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language. Check out the list below:

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

1. “Emily in Paris” (Netflix): ARRI ALEXA LF
2. “The Flight Attendant” (HBO Max): Sony VENICE
3. “The Great” (Hulu): ARRI ALEXA SXT Plus, Blackmagic Design Ursa Mini Pro G2, Blackmagic Pocket Camera 4K
4. “Schitt’s Creek” (CBC): ARRI ALEXA SXT
5. “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV Plus): ARRI ALEXA Mini LF

Best Television Series – Drama

1. “The Crown” (Netflix): Sony VENICE
2. “Lovecraft Country” (HBO Max) : Sony VENICE
3. “The Mandalorian” (Disney Plus): ARRI ALEXA LF
4. “Ozark” (Netflix): Sony VENICE
5. “Ratched” (Netflix): RED HELIUM 8K

Best Motion Picture – Drama

1. “The Father” (Sony Pictures Classics): Sony VENICE
2. “Mank” (Netflix): RED HELIUM 8K MONOCHROME
3. “Nomadland” (Searchlight Pictures): ARRI ALEXA Mini, ARRI AMIRA
4. “Promising Young Woman” (Focus Features): ARRI ALEXA Mini
5. “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (Netflix) : ARRI ALEXA LF

Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

1. “Normal People” (Hulu/BBC): ARRI ALEXA Mini
2. “The Queen’s Gambit” (Netflix): RED MONSTRO 8K
3. “Small Axe” (Amazon Studios/BBC): Sony VENICE, ARRI ALEXA Mini, ARRICAM LT, ARRIFLEX 235, ARRIFLEX 416
4. “The Undoing” (HBO): ARRI ALEXA LF
5. “Unorthodox” (Netflix): Sony VENICE

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

1. “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” (Amazon Studios): No info
2. “Hamilton” (Walt Disney Pictures): ARRI ALEXA 65
3. “Palm Springs” (Neon): ARRI ALEXA Mini
4. “Music” (Vertical Entertainment): ALEXA Mini
5. “The Prom” (Netflix): ALEXA Mini LF

Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language

1. “Another Round” (Samuel Goldwyn Films): No info
2. “La Llorona” (Shudder): ARRI ALEXA Mini
3. “The Life Ahead” (Netflix): Sony VENICE
4. “Minari” (A24): ARRI ALEXA Mini
5. “Two of Us” (Magnolia Pictures): Sony VENICE

78th Golden Globe Awards – Camera Chart

Based on that info, explore the chart below. (Credit: Y.M.Cinema Magazine)

Discussion

When comparing the data to the 77th Golden Globe Awards, we can notice four basic changes: The reduction in film cameras, the absence of Panavision cameras (DXL), the elevation of Blackmagic cameras, and the significant rise of the Sony VENICE. The ALEXA Mini keeps on being an extremely popular camera among high-end productions. However, the VENICE jumps from the last place to 1st. Moreover, the VENICE was one of the main choices made by cinematographers regarding the 72nd Emmy Awards. Another pleasing discovery is the Blackmagic cameras (URSA G2 and Pocket 4K). It’s time for Blackmagic to be honored by acclaimed cinematographers. On the other side, it’s unfortunate not to reveal many film cameras in that list compared to last year’s Golden Globe Awards (30% of the cameras were film cameras).

What are your thoughts about the cameras used to shoot the 78th Golden Globe Awards’ films? Are you surprised to see the VENICE on top of that list? Were you expecting to reveal other camera manufacturers as well? Comment below.