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1982: Waves Crashing Through Rapids Adjacent to Dam on River in Sacramento

1982: Waves Crashing Through Rapids Adjacent to Dam on River in Sacramento

  • Year1982
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationSacramento, California, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1982 Sacramento California
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Waves Crashing Through Rapids Adjacent to Dam on River... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1982 capturing waves crashing through rapids adjacent to a dam on a river in Sacramento, California. The scene shows turbulent water flow with splashing foam and rocky banks, evoking a sense of natural power and motion. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into California's river landscapes during the early 1980s. The raw, unfiltered quality of the home movie style adds authenticity and emotional resonance, ideal for documentaries, historical content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
70203089

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1183 · Super 8 · 5″ reel
Original reel label
high water,mouldau,smetana,american river,nimbus to discovery park
Reel-level year note
1982
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1982 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Sacramento, California, 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
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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