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New Zealand-1981: Black Swans With Cygnets On Lake And Lakeside Recreation

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  • Year1981
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationNew Zealand
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1981 New Zealand

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Black Swans With Cygnets On Lake And Lakeside Recreation — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from New Zealand in 1981 captures a family of black swans gliding across a calm lake. Two adult swans with glossy black plumage and red beaks swim alongside several fluffy white cygnets, their reflections shimmering on the water's surface. The scene transitions to a sunlit lakeside where people relax on the shore and swim, framed by tree branches. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 film grain, warm color tones, and natural camera movement, evoking a nostalgic, archival feel perfect for historical or nature documentaries.

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
122835615

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

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Date
1981 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
New Zealand 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

  • animals
  • ducks
  • cute
  • nature
  • family
  • babies
  • adult
  • sitting
  • baby
  • pond
  • wildlife
  • new zealand
  • 1981
  • 1981 vintage footage
  • New Zealand wildlife
  • black swans with cygnets
  • family of swans
  • 8mm home movie
  • Super 8 film
  • archival nature footage
  • vintage family footage
  • lakeside recreation
  • swimming people
  • retro film
  • film grain
  • analog footage
  • classic 8mm
  • nostalgic wildlife
  • nature documentary
  • vintage family vacation
  • 1980s home movie
  • archival film
  • vintage 8mm

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