1980: 52 Inches Written on Masking Tape Above Blue Reel on Gold Cushion | Stockfilm

1980: 52 Inches Written on Masking Tape Above Blue Reel on Gold Cushion | Stockfilm

52 Inches Written on Masking Tape Above Blue Reel on... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm film footage from 1980 in Big Sur, California, showing a gold cushion with a piece of masking tape displaying '52 inches' written in black ink. The tape is affixed above a blue reel, likely part of a film or audio recording setup. The scene captures a moment of documentation or measurement, with the tape slightly misaligned, adding to the authentic, unscripted feel of the archival footage. The gold cushion features brocade edging and a torn section, while the blue reel sits on a metal stand with curved uprights. This candid, historic moment reflects the DIY nature of home movie production in the 1980s, ideal for documentaries, nostalgic content, or historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 22s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 70203377

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1466 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label: cajon vs arlington
Reel-level year note: 1980
Reel-level location note: el cajon, california
Date: 1980 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Big Sur, 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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