Welcome to First Byte, Calling The Shots new resource area.

If you’re thinking of making a film you can use these pages to read articles
and download resources to help you get your project started.

Use the buttons on the left to navigate between downloads, weblinks and articles.

If you find any other stuff on the Web which you think other film makers might find useful please use the contact form below to tell us about it. These pages are not sponsored so it’s all just down to you and us!

Please don’t send attachments as our filtering software will zap them!

Get out there and get filming!
Downloads Links

A chapter from 'Ultimate Filmmakers Guide to Short Films' by Kim Adelman (www.mwp.com in general is a good site for books for filmmakers).

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An article about film ideas by Jeremy Routledge of Calling The Shots for BBC Blast, a useful resource for new filmmakers.

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Got a film, animation, painting or photo that sums you up?
Check out this

Channel 4 Self Portrait

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Want that authentic Sam Raime look?

build your own Steadicam for £8

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How long is 90 seconds?. Get a feel for the micro-movie with some films from the DepicT competition 2003.

Inspect DepicT

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The flicKerNOW website is an exciting new o­nline film and media resource for Cornwall with developing links into Plymouth and the South West.

flicKerNOW lists the latest screenings and moving image events, from art-house and mainstream cinema, new films, live installations and local shorts to meetings, workshops and events.

flicKerNOW aims to raise the profile and engagement with moving image in its widest sense.

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For examples of contracts and location agreements, risk assessments and budget formats.

You will have to become a member, but the information supplied is very worthwhile.

Shooting People