Vintage Stock Footage
1962 California
2,023 clips filmed in California in 1962, from 1 source reel, 5 to 6 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Watch the 1962 California preview
Van Nuys California (1962): Woman Wearing White Swim Cap Holds Toddler In Pool On
Van Nuys California (1962): A Man Lifts His Boy Up From The Pool During A Swimming
Van Nuys California (1962): A Man In Shorts Plays With His Son In The Pool Having
Van Nuys California (1962): Dad Helps His Baby Son Swim
Van Nuys California (1962): A Mother Trying To Get Her Young Son Into The Pool
Van Nuys California (1962): Daddy And Son Having A Fun Afternoon At The Pool
Van Nuys California (1962): Small Boy Sitting In White Chair Tries To Put On White
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 2,023 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people834
- animals381
- wildlife360
- water336
- nature312
- recreation282
- sports264
- bull187
- unique161
- objects160
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 12361962 / california
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1962 California footage is available?
2,023 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1962, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, animals, wildlife, water and nature.
What format was 1962 California footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1960s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
All 2,023. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1236. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1962 California stock footage commercially?
2,023 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
Where can I download 1962 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.