Washington DC-1960: Black Image With Rays And Some White Details That Appears In

Year1960
Decade1960s
LocationWashington, District Of Columbia, United States
Duration6s
Price$149 USD

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Black Image With Rays And Some White Details That Appears In — Clip Details

A mysterious 8mm home movie clip from Washington DC in 1960 captures a dark, abstract image with sudden flashes of white light and radiating rays. The brief, eerie sequence shows a black screen punctuated by brief bursts of light, creating a sense of suspense and fear. Shot on vintage 8mm film, this archival footage evokes a haunting, retro atmosphere, perfect for documentaries, horror montages, or nostalgic projects exploring mid-century Americana and the unknown.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Black & white
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 127704917

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1213 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1960
Reel-level location note: washington dc,hawaii,new orleans
Date: 1960 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Washington, District Of Columbia, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Supports requests for 1960s Washington DC home-movie material needing abstract black frames, light leaks, or transitional film texture.

Still Frames From This Clip

Nearly black frame with faint film grain and a dark vertical band.

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