Vintage Stock Footage
1981 California
533 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
San Diego Naval Base (1981): People On Trip
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Family Going On A Trip
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Family Walking Through A Parking Lot To Enter Store
San Diego Naval Base (1981): People Waiting At The Front Desk Of A Salon
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Control At The Airport Of Two Young Guys
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Hangar Runway Aircraft Flying Machine Helicopter
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Helicopter Flying Through The Air
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Large Helicopter Landing
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Defending Our Country
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Man On Ship Watches Military Aircraft Fly Over As
San Diego Naval Base (1981): A Ship Out On The Ocean And A Man Throws His
San Diego Naval Base (1981): A Gentleman Working On A Ship
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Historical Vintage Video Of A Naval Sailor On A Naval
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Old Vessel On Deep Blue Seas
San Diego Naval Base (1981): A Short View Of The Water Surrounding A Boat In A
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Man Sweeps The Deck Of Ship At Sea
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Great Ship Strolling Through The Water
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Views From The Sea
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Looking Through Trailer To See 2 People Standing
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Industrial Workers At Work
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Sailors Aboard A Ship
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Underground Hallway With Bedroom And Hanging Laundry
San Diego Naval Base (1981): College Dorm Clothing
San Diego Naval Base (1981): Inside And Outside Of Navy Ship Showing Lockers Sleep
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 533 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people263
- san diego169
- san diego naval base103
- playing78
- sports78
- recreation77
- fun68
- transportation68
- holidays64
- girl59
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1981 California footage is available?
533 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, san diego, san diego naval base, playing and sports.
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 533. 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?
533 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.