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Lake Tahoe California USA-1978: Small Fish Swimming in a Clear Stream

  • Year1978
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationLake Tahoe, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1978 California
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Small Fish Swimming in a Clear Stream — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1978, this vintage home movie captures a shallow, sun-dappled stream in Lake Tahoe, California. The water is clear enough to reveal a bed of green algae and small fish darting through the current. The footage shows natural movement in the water, with subtle ripples and reflections on the surface. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, slight color fading, and natural imperfections, evoking a nostalgic, authentic feel. This archival clip offers a peaceful glimpse into a natural aquatic environment, ideal for documentaries, nature projects, or nostalgic storytelling.

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
123101236

Rights & Clearance

No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People 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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Topics & Keywords

  • stream
  • river
  • water
  • fish
  • animals
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  • dinner
  • nature
  • lake tahoe california USA
  • 1978
  • 1978 home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Lake Tahoe California stream
  • small fish in water
  • natural aquatic life
  • retro nature footage
  • archival 8mm
  • Super 8 film
  • clear stream water
  • fish swimming
  • vintage documentary clip
  • old film footage
  • nature documentary
  • nostalgic home movie
  • 8mm film grain
  • classic 1970s footage
  • California nature
  • shallow stream
  • vintage film
  • editorial use

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful 1970s 8mm nature cutaway for productions needing quiet Lake Tahoe stream life, freshwater habitat, or memory-based environmental texture.

Still Frames From This Clip

Clear shallow stream water with green streambed texture and soft reflections.

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