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New Zealand-1981: Approximately 400 Rainbow Trout Swimming In Glass Enclosed Tank

  • Year1981
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationNew Zealand
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1981 New Zealand
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Approximately 400 Rainbow Trout Swimming In Glass... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from New Zealand in 1981 shows approximately 400 rainbow trout swimming in a glass-enclosed tank. The fish glide through clear, turquoise-tinted water, their speckled bodies visible against a rocky bottom. A sign confirms the species and notes their introduction to North America in 1883. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 film grain, color shifts, and slight camera shake, capturing a nostalgic look at a fish hatchery or aquarium display. This archival clip offers authentic, unscripted wildlife footage ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122836848

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: Yes
  • 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
1981 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
New Zealand Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1981 New Zealand 8mm footage helps answer archive requests for trout, aquarium or hatchery display cutaways in wildlife, education, environmental or travel productions.

Still Frames From This Clip

1981 New Zealand 8mm frame showing rainbow trout moving through a glass-enclosed tank with turquoise water and visible film softness.
Rainbow trout pass through a glass display tank, seen from a visitor viewpoint.

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