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): House Ornament In Christmas Tree And Silver Bell With Red
California USA (1981): Old Fashion Christmas Trees
California USA (1981): A Small Red Ornament And Showing A Christmas Tree With
California USA (1981): Bird Looking At Flower In The Grass Roots With A Sculpture
California USA (1981): Old Video Of Decorations Hanging On A Christmas Tree
California USA (1981): Colorful Decoration Bulbs On The Tree
California USA (1981): A Red Stocking Stuffed To The Brim With Presents And A
California USA (1981): Christmas Trees And Some Decoration: Santa Claus And A Red
California USA (1981): Creepy Old School Christmas Ornaments Nestled In A
California USA (1981): Different Types Of Colorful Ornaments Hung On A Decorated
California USA (1981): Close Up Camera Shots Of Ornaments Decorated On A Christmas
California USA (1981): A Plastic Ornament Of Two Mice Kissing And A Child Opening
California USA (1981): Young Girl Excitedly Opens Present On Christmas Morning
California USA (1981): Girl In Blue Dress Opening Presents With Her Family On
California USA (1981): Family Opening Presents On A Holiday Wearing Clothes From
California USA (1981): A Mother And A Little Girl Opening Christmas Presents And
California USA (1981): The Pure Joy Of Watching Another Receive A Gift On
California USA (1981): A Little Girl In A Dress Showing Off A Toy That She Got For
California USA (1981): Young Girl Opening Her Pink Winter Coat On Christmas Day
California USA (1981): Girl In Living Room With Her Parents Unwrapping And Trying
California USA (1981): Old Fashioned Family Video Of Mum And Daughter At Christmas
California USA (1981): Two Individuals Opening Christmas Gifts In Two Different
California USA (1981): Little Girl Opens Toys While Other Wrapped Gifts Surrounds
California USA (1981): Lady Opening A Gift In Her Living Room That Contains Big
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.