Vintage Stock Footage
1978 California
254 clips filmed in California in 1978, 5 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Panning Shot Of A Hill Covered In Snow With
California (1978): A Family Members Enjoys Their Food With Their Children Out In
California (1978): Shirtless Men Outside In Swimwear Getting Food And Snacks From
California (1978): A Shirtless Man Cooks Food On An Outdoor Grill While People Sit
California (1978): A Family Members Enjoys Their Food With Their Children Out In
California (1978): Men Outdoors Cook Food On Barbecue During Party Or Other
California (1978): People Eating While At A Cookout
California (1978): Half Naked People Eating Food Outside Together
California (1978): Men And Women Eat Meal Outdoors At Barbecue In Swimwear In
California (1978): A Group Of Young People From The 1980s Sit Around A Picnic
California (1978): Man With White Towel Around Neck Walks Out Of Building On A
California (1978): Men Swimwear Gathering Around Grill At Party
California (1978): Area Filled With Colorful Flowers Then Zoom To Lone Yellow
California (1978): Young Shirtless Men Around A Grill After Or Before Swimming
California (1978): Spending Summer At The Pool Or The Ocean Close To The Friends
California (1978): Woman Wearing Red And White Shirt Spoons Food Onto Plate
California (1978): Group Of Young Adults Having Dinner One Guy Three Women And One
California (1978): Family Vacation By The Pool And BBQ
California (1978): Two Men Play Water Polo In A Backyard Swimming Pool
California (1978): Two Young Men Swimming In Pool After Playing With Beach Ball
California (1978): Three Friends Taking A Swim On A Hot Summer Day
California (1978): Friends Having Fun In The Pool On A Sunny Day
California (1978): Girl With Bikini Walks Towards The Camera Then Throws A Ball To
California (1978): A Family Enjoys The Learning The Swimming In The Pool
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 254 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- nature132
- people108
- trees53
- forest52
- recreation51
- sports49
- hiking48
- water48
- camping45
- lake39
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1978 California footage is available?
254 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1978, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are nature, people, trees, forest and recreation.
What format was 1978 California footage shot on?
By the 1970s, most home movies were shot on Super 8, with Standard 8mm still in use. 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 254. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Can I license 1978 California stock footage commercially?
254 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 1978 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.