Vintage Stock Footage
1979 California
256 clips filmed in California during 1979, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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California USA (1979): A Red Robin Ornament And A Small Little Soldier Ornament
California USA (1979): Mom Moves Large Stuffed Pink Panther Out Of Child's Way As
California USA (1979): A Little Girl In Red Dress Receiving A Present And Running
California USA (1979): People Have Fun With The Child Who Delivers Gifts On
California USA (1979): Christmas Exciting Kids New Christmas Tree Paper Speechless
California USA (1979): Child Wearing Red Dress Opening Multiple Gifts On Christmas
California USA (1979): Child With Red Christmas Outfit With White Trim At
California USA (1979): A Christmas Package Being Delivered By A Kid
California USA (1979): A Little Girl Dressed In Red Receives A Present From An
California USA (1979): A Little Girl Opening Christmas Presents With Her Mom
California USA (1979): Girl Picking Out Christmas Presents From Under A Christmas
California USA (1979): Child At Christmas Opening Present In Front Of Family
California USA (1979): The Child Is Playing Well And Enjoy Themselves
California USA (1979): A Little Girl In A Red Dress Looking Over A Big New Present
California USA (1979): People Opening Gifts On Christmas Morning In Living Room
California USA (1979): A Young Girl In A Red Dress Is Opening Up A Bottle In Front
California USA (1979): Little Girl Playing Tea Time With Her Tea Set On The Table
California USA (1979): Young Child Having An Imaginary Tea Party With A Plastic
California USA (1979): A Child Pretending To Pour Something From A Tea Cup
California USA (1979): Man With Long Hair And Beard Puts Leather Bag Back Into
California USA (1979): Two People Opening Presents
California USA (1979): Woman Questions Box Child Plays Outside Ride Along Toy
California USA (1979): Child In Blue Coat Learning To Pedal A Tricycle Around Her
California USA (1979): Little Girl In Blue Jacket Riding Around In Red Toy Getting
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1979 California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1979 California home movies on 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1979 California footage shot on?
By the 1970s, most home movies were shot on Super 8, with some Standard 8mm and 16mm still in use. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1979 California stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
Where can I download 1979 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.