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Lake Tahoe California USA-1978: A Big Creek Surrounded By Water Along With High

  • Year1978
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationLake Tahoe, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1978 California
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A Big Creek Surrounded By Water Along With High — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1978, this vintage home movie captures a serene lake in Lake Tahoe, California. The sequence begins with a reflective surface mirroring stormy clouds and pine trees, then tilts upward to reveal a dramatic sky over rugged mountain peaks. A fallen log appears in the foreground, adding depth to the natural landscape. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color fading, and film scratches, evoking a nostalgic, archival feel. This authentic 1970s outdoor scene is ideal for documentaries, nature montages, or historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
123101195

Rights & Clearance

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

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • 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
1978 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
Lake Tahoe, California, United States 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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  • 1978
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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1978 8mm Lake Tahoe landscape footage for editors needing a quiet 1970s nature insert, stormy-water cutaway, or regional travel-memory beat.

Still Frames From This Clip

1978 Lake Tahoe 8mm frame showing inverted cloud and tree reflections on still water, with a fallen log along the lower edge.
Clouds and trees reflect on the lake surface beside a fallen log.

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