Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra Review | Portable Editing Set-up | OpenAI Sora 2  –  Focus Check Episode 84

by Felix TappeinerOctober 3^rd, 2025

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This week’s episode covers a wide range of topics. First, we dive into Nino’s recent review of the Hohem iSteady Gimbal, followed by Johnnie’s go-to mobile editing setup, where he explains why it’s such a practical choice for creators on the move. We also discuss the latest shifts in the cine tech industry, including the closure of several companies, as well as exciting news about newly released lenses, AI-driven generative video updates, and fresh accessories for filmmakers.

Tune in and get your weekly dose of cine tech insights and updates!

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Chapters and Articles in This Episode

(00:00) – Intro

(06:59) – Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra Review – Smartphone Gimbal with App-Free Multimodal Tracking and Remote

https://www.cined.com/hohem-isteady-v3-ultra-review-smartphone-gimbal-with-app-free-multimodal-tracking-and-remote/

(16:10) – My “Go-To” Portable Editing Set-Up

https://www.cined.com/gear-guides/my-go-to-portable-editing-set-up/

(28:09) – Transvideo Closed, PAG is Shut Down – What Two Pillars Falling Says About Cine Tech’s New Reality

https://www.cined.com/transvideo-closed-pag-is-shut-down-what-two-pillars-falling-says-about-cine-techs-new-reality/

(42:20) – A Quiet Protest For Horizontal Video – Instagram’s “Thinnest Video” Trend

https://www.cined.com/a-quiet-protest-for-horizontal-video-instagrams-thinnest-video-trend/

(49:54) – OpenAI’s Sora 2 Brings Realistic Physics, Audio, and Continuity to AI Videos, Launches App

https://www.cined.com/openais-sora-2-brings-realistic-physics-audio-and-continuity-to-ai-videos-launches-app/

(58:22) – Sony FE 100mm F2.8 G Master 1.4x Macro Introduced – First G Master Macro Prime

https://www.cined.com/sony-fe-100mm-f2-8-g-master-1-4x-macro-introduced-first-g-master-macro-prime/

(01:02:53) – Adobe Premiere on iPhone Now Available for Free

https://www.cined.com/adobe-premiere-on-iphone-now-available-for-free/

(01:13:27) – American Society of Cinematographers Unveils ASC Todd-AO Lenses

https://www.cined.com/american-society-of-cinematographers-unveils-asc-todd-ao-lenses/

(01:18:04) – Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Recommended CFexpress Cards List Released

https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-pyxis-12k-recommended-cfexpress-cards-list-released/

(01:21:14) – The Efficient Filmmaker: AI Video Masking for the Rest of Us

https://www.mzed.com/courses/the-efficient-filmmaker-video-masking?tap_a=17272-420962&tap_s=4094362-dfd65f

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