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Boston USA-1975: Man in Life Vest on Dock by Lake

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  • Year1975
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationBoston, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD

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Man in Life Vest on Dock by Lake — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Boston, USA, in 1975, showing a man in a red life vest crouching on a wooden dock by a calm lake. The scene captures a quiet summer day with dense green trees lining the shoreline and several boats, including a motorboat and a small rowboat, visible on the water. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, slight color fading, and natural light, evoking a nostalgic, authentic 1970s family vacation atmosphere. The man appears to be preparing for or returning from a boating activity, with a paddle resting nearby. The shot is framed by dark pine branches at the top, adding a natural border to the scene.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
121090950

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1975 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Boston, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • vacation
  • nature
  • boating
  • fun
  • view
  • lake
  • man
  • pier
  • moving
  • docked
  • boats
  • sports
  • recreation
  • boston USA
  • 1975
  • 1975 family vacation footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • summer lake recreation
  • Boston USA 1975
  • retro home movie
  • classic Super 8
  • 1970s boating
  • nostalgic lake scene
  • vintage film grain
  • wooden dock footage
  • man in life vest
  • motorboat and rowboat
  • family vacation memories
  • archival 8mm footage
  • 1970s Americana
  • outdoor leisure activity
  • old film footage
  • vintage home movie
  • lakefront view
  • 1975 nostalgia

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