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Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Michigan, USA, in 1961 captures a man waterskiing on a calm lake. The grainy, slightly faded color film shows a man in a red life vest and light-colored swim trunks skillfully balancing on water skis, pulled by a motorboat. The sequence follows his rapid movement across the water, with a distant shoreline visible in the background. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 film characteristics, including soft focus, natural film grain, and a nostalgic, authentic summer vacation feel. This archival clip is ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic projects about mid-century American leisure activities.
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