Pro Filmmaking with the iPhone 17 Pro and iSteady V3 Ultra

From Creator to Director

The line between “creator” and “filmmaker” is thinner than ever. With the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple has handed mobile creators the kind of tools once reserved for professional cinema cameras: ProRes RAW, 4K at 120 fps, and a next-gen telephoto lens that brings the world closer without sacrificing detail.

For anyone who’s been shooting vlogs, short films, or branded content on an iPhone, this release is a game-changer. But if you want to truly step into the role of director, you need more than advanced software features. You need hardware that matches your ambition.

Enter the Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra — the gimbal designed not just to stabilize your iPhone, but to unlock its full filmmaking potential.

Unlocking Pro-Level Features with the V3 Ultra

The Director’s View: The Touchscreen Remote

Every director knows that monitoring is everything. It’s not enough to trust that the camera is rolling — you need to see what it’s capturing, frame by frame. The iSteady V3 Ultra makes this possible with its detachable touchscreen remote with live feed.

This isn’t just a remote; it’s your director’s monitor in miniature. You can:

• View a live feed in real time for precise framing.
• Adjust angles, zoom, and focus without touching the phone.
• Select your subject with pinpoint accuracy.
  

No need for an external monitor or a second operator. With the V3 Ultra, the director and the camera operator can be the same person.

And when you’re shooting action scenes, commercials, or dynamic lifestyle content, the advanced AI gesture controls give you another edge. A simple hand signal keeps the camera locked on your subject, ensuring they stay in frame even if they’re moving fast. For solo filmmakers, this is revolutionary.

Imagine a skateboarder racing down a hill or a dancer moving across the frame. Instead of worrying about losing focus, you can concentrate on storytelling while the V3 Ultra handles tracking flawlessly.

Intelligent Tracking for Complex Shots

Basic face tracking is nothing new. But for professionals, “basic” isn’t good enough. That’s why the iSteady V3 Ultra’s multimodal AI tracker is built for complex sequences.

Need to follow a product in motion for a commercial? Done.
Want to track a car for a cinematic B-roll sequence? Easy.
Filming a subject weaving through a crowded street? The AI locks on and stays there.

The precision and reliability of the tracking system means fewer ruined takes and more usable footage. For professional projects where time is money, that’s not just convenient — it’s essential.

Even when the iPhone 17 Pro is mounted out of reach — on a crane, dolly, or tripod — the remote monitoring and intelligent tracking system ensures you remain in full creative control.

Smooth Movements for Cinematic Storytelling

Great films aren’t just about what’s in the frame; they’re about how the camera moves through a scene. The iSteady 9.0 stabilization system transforms the iPhone 17 Pro from a handheld device into a cinematic tool.

With the V3 Ultra, you can execute professional-level movements that elevate your storytelling:

• Seamless push-ins: Glide toward your subject for dramatic emphasis without the handheld shake.
• Controlled pull-outs: Slowly reveal a scene with silky smooth motion.
• Dolly shots: Recreate Hollywood-style tracking shots with nothing more than your phone and the V3 Ultra.

These moves don’t just make your footage smoother — they make your audience feel something. And that’s the heart of professional filmmaking.

Why the iSteady V3 Ultra + iPhone 17 Pro is a Professional Rig

When you combine the iPhone 17 Pro’s pro-level features with the V3 Ultra’s hardware innovations, you get a setup that rivals rigs costing thousands of dollars.

• Portability: A rig that fits in your backpack, not a studio van.
• Affordability: Achieve cinematic quality without investing in bulky cinema gear.
• Creativity Unleashed: Capture professional footage anywhere — city streets, mountain trails, or your own studio.
  

For indie filmmakers, travel vloggers, and commercial content creators, this combination is a production studio in your pocket.

Your New Professional Rig is Here

The iPhone 17 Pro is more than just a smartphone. It’s Apple’s most powerful camera system ever — and with the Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra, it becomes a true filmmaking rig.

From real-time monitoring with the touchscreen remote, to advanced AI tracking, to the buttery-smooth shots enabled by iSteady 9.0 stabilization, this setup transforms creators into directors and ideas into professional content.

If you’re serious about filmmaking, it’s time to stop thinking of your phone as just a phone. Paired with the iSteady V3 Ultra, it’s your cinema camera, gimbal, and director’s monitor all in one compact system.

Take your iPhone filmmaking to the next level — get the Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra today and step into the director’s chair.