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16:9

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29,97 fps

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Manila's cityscape, densely populated urban city, aerial shot on cloudy day

Urbanization - Clip 72

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Overpopulated Cityscape and the Quest for Space.

This video presents a sweeping view of Manila, known for its high population density. A mass of high-rise buildings in various stages of construction is tightly packed into the city's core, surrounded by older, shorter structures. The color palette is a mix of earth tones and muted hues, typical of many cityscapes, and the sky overhead is overcast, adding a somber tone to the urban environment. The shot gives a sense of the immense scale of the city and the sheer number of buildings filling the frame, conveying the crowded, busy nature of life in one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

Footage Revealing the Bustling City of Manila, the skyscraper center. 

Crafted by professional cinematographers, this video shot of Manila's dense cityscape is recorded in the highest quality, with 4K resolution that brings out the intricate details of the urban jungle. The footage is also available in 1080p HD to ensure it fits various media requirements. It has been framed for landscape viewing in a 16:9 aspect ratio, appropriate for traditional and digital broadcasts. For content creators focused on mobile-first audiences, the shot is adapted to vertical viewing in a 9:16 format, perfect for social media streams like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube shorts.

Manila's population has surged in recent decades, driven by rural-to-urban migration, natural population growth, and economic opportunities in the capital region. This population pressure has fueled urban sprawl, with informal settlements and slums mushrooming in peri-urban areas and along waterways. The proliferation of informal housing, characterized by substandard construction, overcrowding, and lack of basic services, exacerbates social inequalities and exposes residents to health and safety risks. Additionally, the expansion of the urban footprint encroaches upon agricultural land, green spaces, and natural habitats, diminishing the city's resilience to environmental hazards and climate change impacts.

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4K Clip

  • Codec: H264
  • Resolution: 3840×2160
  • Frame Rate: 29,97 fps
  • Bitrate: 100 Mbit/s

1080P Clip

  • Codec: H264
  • Resolution: 1920×1080
  • Frame Rate: 29,97 fps
  • Bitrate: 100 Mbit/s

Vertical Clip

  • Codec: H264
  • Resolution: 1080×1920
  • Frame Rate: 29,97 fps
  • Bitrate: 50 Mbit/s

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