1980: Waves Coming Ashore Big Sur California

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Year1980
Decade1980s
LocationBig Sur, California, United States
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1980 Big Sur California

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Waves Coming Ashore Big Sur California — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1980 capturing waves rolling ashore at Big Sur, California. The natural coastal scenery features crashing surf, rocky cliffs, and sandy beaches under bright sunlight. This authentic 8mm home movie offers a nostalgic glimpse of the California coastline with rich film grain and warm tones. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects exploring 1980s Americana and coastal life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 7s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70203457

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 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Big Sur, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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