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1981: The Waves of the Sea from a Beach with Rocks in the Distance New Zealand

1981: The Waves of the Sea from a Beach with Rocks in the Distance New Zealand

  • Year1981
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationNew, Zealand, New Zealand
  • Duration7s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1981 New Zealand
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The Waves of the Sea from a Beach with Rocks in the... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1981 capturing the rhythmic waves of the New Zealand coastline. The scene shows a sandy beach with scattered rocks and stones in the distance under a cloudy sky. Gentle ocean waves roll onto the shore, with trees visible along the edge of the beach. This authentic slice of 1980s coastal life offers nostalgic, archival quality with natural lighting and film grain, ideal for documentaries, travel features, or retro-themed content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
7s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
70196794

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Date
1981 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
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Location
New, Zealand, 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
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • waves
  • sea
  • beach
  • rocks
  • distance
  • ocean
  • water
  • sand
  • nature
  • trees
  • stones
  • cloudy
  • swimming
  • surfing
  • recreation
  • travel
  • new zealand
  • 1981
  • 1981 New Zealand beach
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm home movie
  • coastal waves
  • ocean shoreline
  • rocky coast
  • cloudy sky
  • seaside recreation
  • retro travel footage
  • 1980s home movie
  • archival footage
  • nature scenery
  • seaside memory
  • vintage ocean
  • beach landscape
  • old film footage
  • New Zealand coastline
  • seaside waves
  • 8mm film
  • vintage travel

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