Freewell Genius Rig / Mobile filmmaking, redesigned
Handheld rig. Monopod. Tripod. Remote camera. One precision-fit, tool-free system that changes shape when the shot does.
Not a cage with extras
Every name below is matched to real demonstration footage, so you can see exactly what the rig becomes before you build your shot.
Handle → Monopod
Pull more reach from the handle for high, low, follow, and self-filmed angles, without stopping to rebuild the cage.
Handle → Tripod
Open the built-in legs and put the camera down, ready for interviews, livestreams, product shots, and locked-off scenes.
Handle → Remote control
Move the Bluetooth shutter between handles or take it off the rig to control recording from up to 10 m / 33 ft away.
Handle → Any position
Rotate the side handle through 360 degrees to move from landscape to portrait, low angle to high angle, and two-handed control to a compact one-handed setup.
From pocket to production
100% tool-free architecture
Add grip, glass, filtration, sound, light, and support without turning setup into a toolbox exercise. Exact connection layouts are optimized for each model-specific cage.
Connect, rotate, reposition, and release the grip by hand.
With anamorphic, wide, telephoto, macro lenses, & more.
Add compatible Freewell magnetic filters without stripping down the rig or disturbing the rest of the build.
Complete the optical system
The cage uses two different connections: compatible Freewell magnetic filters attach directly to the cage, while the lens mount accepts the standard 17 mm smartphone thread.
Only compatible Freewell magnetic smartphone filters attach to the cage. Pick the control or creative look your footage needs, then snap it on in about one second.
View the Freewell filter system
The complete option for VND/CPL, ND32, graduated exposure, and cinematic diffusion.
Explore filter ↗
Quick ND8, ND32, and ND64 exposure control in one compact magnetic filter.
Explore filter ↗
Switch between Gold, Noir, and Snow diffusion looks for a more expressive image.
Explore filter ↗Any compatible standard 17 mm threaded smartphone lens can mount to the cage, not only Freewell lenses. These are our three most useful starting points.
View Freewell 17 mm lenses
Capture a cinematic widescreen frame with interchangeable Neutral, Gold, and Blue flare modules.
Explore lens ↗
Fit more environment into the frame for interiors, travel, architecture, and vlogging.
Explore lens ↗
Bring distant subjects closer and create a tighter perspective for portraits and details.
Explore lens ↗
Why it is called Genius
The Genius Rig consolidates the tools mobile filmmakers reach for most: a secure cage, adaptable grips, monopod reach, tripod support, wireless control, lens support, and fast filter changes.
One Genius workflow / Precision-fit cages
Each Genius Rig cage is engineered around the exact supported iPhone model, while the creative logic stays familiar across Pro, Pro Max, and future compatible versions. Select the cage made for your phone on the product page above.
iPhone cage questions, answered
A basic iPhone cage mainly adds mounting points. The Genius Rig builds a tool-free filming workflow around the cage: its handles can provide handheld control, 360-degree positioning, monopod reach, a tabletop tripod, and removable Bluetooth shutter control.
No. Each cage is precision-fit for a supported iPhone model. Choose the version made for your exact phone. The Genius handle, remote, lens, filter, and mounting workflow remains consistent across the family.
Yes. The MonoGenius handle extends for higher, lower, moving, and self-filmed angles, while the TriGenius handle opens into a stable tabletop tripod for hands-free shooting.
The removable GeniusRemote Bluetooth shutter can move between compatible handles and control recording from up to 10 metres or 33 feet away.
No. The cage's magnetic filter mount is designed specifically for compatible Freewell magnetic smartphone filters. They align over the camera and attach in about one second without threading.
The Genius Rig uses the standard 17 mm smartphone lens thread. You can attach any compatible 17 mm threaded lens, not only a Freewell lens. For the best result, mount the lens over the main 1x camera.
It is designed for mobile filmmakers, vloggers, journalists, YouTube creators, short-form video teams, and anyone who wants a faster, more adaptable iPhone camera rig.
Freewell Genius Rig
