City in Motion: Bengaluru’s Skyline and Transformation
I have spent years flying over Namma Bengaluru, watching our city evolve from the air. This collection captures the pulse of our urban landscape, from the rhythmic traffic at Majestic to the historical footprint of Vidhan Soudha.
A stunning sunset over the Bengaluru cityscape, with the sun perfectly aligned over a central thoroughfare, capturing the vast expanse of the urban area.
An aerial view of Sankey Tank, a green oasis nestled within the city, showcasing the balance between urban development and natural spaces in Bengaluru.
The heart of Bengaluru at night. This aerial shot captures the illuminated Majestic bus and train stations, a central hub of activity.
An aerial perspective of MG Road, capturing the metro line, the vibrant commercial buildings, and the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium in the background.
A day-and-night hyperlapse of the Majestic BMTC Bus Stand, showing the endless flow of buses and people that define this bustling transport hub.
A montage celebrating the beauty of Indian Railways, from the complex network of tracks at Bengaluru's city station to a scenic train journey through a lush green valley.
A top-down hyperlapse of Kempegowda Bus Stand, where the movement of buses resembles ants, highlighting the sheer scale of the world's second-largest bus station.
A "Then and Now" look at Vidhan Soudha, contrasting a historical photo from 1980 with a modern-day shot of the building illuminated at night.
An aerial view over Nandini Layout in West Bangalore, posing the question of development versus urban chaos in a rapidly expanding city.
A "Welcome to Bengaluru" montage capturing the city's vibrant evening atmosphere, from the shimmering skyline to its bustling nightlife across different neighborhoods.
About City in Motion: Urban Landscapes & Transformations
Creating a 'Then and Now' video is rarely just about overlapping two clips. It requires mapping the exact GPS coordinates and matching the focal length of historical photos, which is often more challenging than the actual flight. When you see how a junction like Townhall has changed over decades, you realize that my job is not just to record footage, but to document the physical history of our growth.
I treat every city shoot as a mission. Whether it is tracking the rapid development of Namma Metro or waiting for the perfect sunset light over MG Road, I use my DJI Mavic 3 Pro to capture 4K footage that brings the scale of these locations to life. My workflow involves careful pre-flight planning to get that perfect parallax or orbit shot that makes the city feel alive, rather than static.
I do not just point and shoot. I research the architectural significance of the location, plan for the golden hour, and often visit sites multiple times to get that one frame where the lighting hits the infrastructure just right.
For those looking for corporate or real estate videography, these aerial perspectives show the true scope of development, not just the artist's renders. When you book a session with me, you are getting more than just raw drone footage. You get a professionally color-graded visual documentary of your site, complete with motion graphics that help your clients or investors understand exactly what is happening on the ground. From the concrete jungle of the city center to the emerging tech parks, I aim to show the ambition and progress behind every project.
Srihari Karanth
I’m Srihari. I am a DGCA-certified pilot and a filmmaker who is genuinely obsessed with Namma Bengaluru. My camera is my eye in the sky, and I use it to find the stories hidden in our traffic, our skyscrapers, and our public spaces.
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