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): Old Footage Of A Young White American Boy Sitting Down And
California USA (1979): A Little Baby Crawling Somewhere She Is Not Suppose To Be
California USA (1979): Showing Off For The Family
California USA (1979): Cute Baby Having Fun In A Room
California USA (1979): Baby Walking And Crawling
California USA (1979): Little Girl In A Yellow Shirt Walking Around Trying To Find
California USA (1979): Nostalgic Video Of Toddler From The Past
California USA (1979): A Toddler Is Trying To Stand Up By Using The Basket
California USA (1979): Small Child In A Yellow Long Sleeve Shirt And Colorful
California USA (1979): Small Child In A Yellow Shirt And White Pants Closing A
California USA (1979): Toddler Exploring Closet
California USA (1979): Mother Removing Upset Child From Closet And Snuggling To
California USA (1979): Mom Holds Baby In A Holiday Birthday Party During 1973
California USA (1979): Adult Woman Walking Carrying Toddler Placed Floor Crying
California USA (1979): Toddler In A Yellow Shirt Crying
California USA (1979): Baby In Yellow Shirt Wipes Tears And Screams Out Loud
California USA (1979): Happy Baby Laughing
California USA (1979): Young Baby Crawls Towards Dog Then Decides To Play With Toy
California USA (1979): Small Child Dragging A Toy On The Ground At Home
California USA (1979): Young Child In A Yellow Shirt Pulling A Toy With A String
California USA (1979): Baby Walking And Flaunting His New Fun Toy To The People
California USA (1979): A Cute Little Boy Surprised At Finding A Ball And Filled
California USA (1979): Baby Curious About Something
California USA (1979): Beautiful Christmas Tree With Lots Of Decoration Are There
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.