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
California USA (1981): Kid Showing Camera Wood Block Set He Built
California USA (1981): Camera Zooms In On A Green Plant Dancing In The Wind
California USA (1981): This Video Shows A Few Dewy Plants Slightly Swaying In A
San Diego Naval Base (1981): View Of A Large City's Port With Large And Small
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.