1980: The Beach from a Distant 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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The Beach from a Distant Big Sur California — Clip Details

Vintage 1980 home movie footage from Big Sur, California, captured on 8mm film. The clip shows a distant view of the rugged coastline and sandy beach, framed by lush green cliffs and tropical vegetation. The serene, sun-drenched landscape evokes a sense of untouched paradise and coastal nostalgia. This authentic archival footage, with its soft focus and natural film grain, offers a nostalgic glimpse into California's scenic beauty during the 1980s. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

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: 70203600

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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