Vintage Stock Footage
1981 California
364 clips filmed in California in 1981, 5 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Malibu California USA (1981): Staring Out A Window
California USA (1981): A Small Replication Of The Manger That Jesus Was Born In
California USA (1981): Children Play Football Games On The Ground
Malibu California USA (1981): Family Road Trip To California
California USA (1981): The Local Candidate For Mayor Waving In A National Holiday
California USA (1981): People Standing Watching A Parade With A Car With Red
Malibu California USA (1981): House Gate Property
Malibu California USA (1981): Eyes Are Gazing Via Window To See The Sunny Beauty
California USA (1981): People Enjoying A Parade
California USA (1981): Fun Event Dancers Enjoy And Flow To The Beat Of The
Malibu California USA (1981): Vintage Video Clip Of A Creepy Old Historical House
Malibu California USA (1981): Big House With Garden Party
Malibu California USA (1981): Woman Running In Front Of Desert Home With Wall
Malibu California USA (1981): Classic Video Of Driving Down Highway, Passing A
Malibu California USA (1981): Highway Driving Vacation Bound
California USA (1981): Parade With A Classic Car Is Moving Down The Street And A
California USA (1981): People In Red Robes Participating In A Religious Possession
California USA (1981): Diverse People Watching A Parade In The Streets
California USA (1981): Parade Including An Old Car Go-Kart And Color Guard With Us
California USA (1981): Balloons Sky Parade Men Boys People Guns Smoke Cowboys
California USA (1981): The View Of Horses And People Walking Down A Street In A
California USA (1981): United States Troops Marching On Horse And With Flags Of
California USA (1981): The Boys Are Instruments With Bands On Roaming The Road
California USA (1981): Truck And Military Parade Down A Street
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 364 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people175
- sports72
- recreation71
- holidays63
- fun57
- playing57
- christmas50
- parade50
- children45
- child42
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1981 California footage is available?
364 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1981, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, sports, recreation, holidays and fun.
What format was 1981 California footage shot on?
By the 1980s, 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 364. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Can I license 1981 California stock footage commercially?
364 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 1981 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.