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Acapulco Mexico-1982: Scuba Diver Resurfacing Near Dive Platform On Ocean

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  • Year1982
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationAcapulco, Mexico
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1982 Acapulco Mexico

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Scuba Diver Resurfacing Near Dive Platform On Ocean — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm footage from Acapulco, Mexico, 1982 captures a scuba diver resurfacing near a metal platform in deep blue ocean waters. The diver, wearing a mask and snorkel, emerges from the water as crew members on the platform assist. The scene is shot from above, showing the diver's movement through the water and the interaction with the crew. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color shifts, and motion blur, characteristic of home movie footage from the era. The overall mood is adventurous and nostalgic, capturing a moment of underwater recreation and teamwork.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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
121123520

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$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.

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Date
1982 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Acapulco, Mexico 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

  • googles
  • divers
  • crew
  • dive
  • platform
  • scuba
  • diver
  • resurfacing
  • ocean
  • helped
  • people
  • sports
  • recreation
  • acapulco mexico
  • 1982
  • 1982 scuba diving footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Acapulco Mexico diving
  • underwater resurfacing
  • scuba diver rescue
  • vintage home movie
  • 8mm diving footage
  • classic diving clip
  • ocean recreation 1982
  • retro diving film
  • archival diving footage
  • vintage diving scene
  • 8mm diving clip
  • underwater adventure
  • diving platform
  • divers and crew
  • vintage film grain
  • nostalgic diving
  • Super 8 diving
  • 1980s diving

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