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): A Big Creek Surrounded By Water Along With High
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Still Water That Looks Like Glass With Mountains
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Body Of Water Surrounded By Trees And Large Tall
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): A Single Fish Swimming In The Wild In Clear
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Long Skinny Fish Swimming Along The Muddy River
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Two Tiny Fishes Swimming Together In A Lake
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Camping And Eating In Woods
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Camping Is So Fun!
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Four Campers Sitting And Talking As One Prepares
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Lumberjacks Taking A Cool Break Enjoying Some
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Cooking Outside With Minimal Tools Fire And
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Campers With Small Propane Stoves Sharing Water
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): A Group Of Campers Organizing Things
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Man Sleeping In Shady Spot In Woods Then Woman
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Stones With The Fire
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): People With Their Families Camping In The Woods
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): A Group Of Hikers Walking In The Wilderness
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): A Group Of Friends Hikes Through The Woods
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Hikers Enjoying A Refreshing Trail Walk In The
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): People Walking In The Woods
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): At The Mid Night In The Forest
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): A View Of Pretty Flowers Growing In An Isolated
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Man Hikes Trail Wile Near A Sign With Directions
Lake Tahoe California USA (1978): Purple Flowers Then A Girl Walking Up A Mountain
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.