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
Hollywood California USA (1981): Peacock Bird Free Roaming Zoo Grounds Showing
Hollywood California USA (1981): A Man Examines The Branches Of His Christmas Tree
Hollywood California USA (1981): Man Is Decorating Christmas Tree
Hollywood California USA (1981): A Man Taking Decorations Off Of A Tree
Hollywood California USA (1981): Christmas Times With Dad At The Tree
Hollywood California USA (1981): Items In A Living Room
Hollywood California USA (1981): Christmas Tree Being Decorated In A Living Room
Hollywood California USA (1981): Mature Gentleman Young Lady Posing Cancan Dancers
Hollywood California USA (1981): Women Dancing On Stage Ruffling Their Skirts
Hollywood California USA (1981): Scandalous Female Cancan Dancers Legs And Kick Up
Hollywood California USA (1981): Room With A Large Group Of People
Hollywood California USA (1981): Old People Gathered At An Event, Perhaps A
Hollywood California USA (1981): Girls Playing Hair Dress Up
Hollywood California USA (1981): Family On Couch Toddler Laughing
Hollywood California USA (1981): Baby And Child On The Sofa
Hollywood California USA (1981): Mother's Joy Of Having A Baby
Hollywood California USA (1981): Older Child Bouncing Baby On The Couch
Hollywood California USA (1981): Older Sisters Play With Baby Sibling On And Near
Malibu California USA (1981): Lady In Front Of Her House And Crossing The Road
Malibu California USA (1981): Horse In The Back Of A Large Truck-Trailer, Then
Malibu California USA (1981): Child And Parent Kiss Outside Car
Malibu California USA (1981): Curtain Christmas Lights Shadow Tassels Dark Light
Malibu California USA (1981): Girl Talking And Smiling Behind A Naked Man In A
Malibu California USA (1981): Saying Bye To Someone
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.