mscherer
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Post by mscherer on Jan 6, 2012 7:54:08 GMT -5
Here is a post written by mydoggeorge on the old GITS Club message concerning screenwriting software. Couldn't think of a better way to start things off.
Just curious to what people use here for screenwriting software?
Do you use Word with a template or scrape it out without a template?
How bout celtx?
or Final Draft?
or something else?
I always wonder the finer points on the different programs. Would like to hear from some people maybe why they use the program and if they have tried any others.
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Post by januaryfire on Jan 6, 2012 12:35:29 GMT -5
My preference is for MovieMagic Screenwriter. I've just used it for so long. I do have Final Draft and Celtx and have been required to use those for courses. They're okay, but I'm just more comfortable with MM Screenwriter. I would never use Word as it seems like too much trouble. However, I might import into Word for the spellcheck. I'm a bit leery of cloud-hosted software and prefer to write off-line. On-line time is for research only.
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Post by AlexRinggaard on Jan 6, 2012 18:46:31 GMT -5
I use Celtx because it's free and I find it convenient.
I haven't tried any other software though, so I have nothing to compare with.
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Post by mscherer on Jan 6, 2012 20:49:41 GMT -5
What Alex said, only substitute Final Draft for Celtx.
So far we have MovieMagic, Celtx and Final Draft -- any others?
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Post by mbarrett on Jan 7, 2012 6:40:57 GMT -5
I started in word and then went looking for something else because quite frankly - Word Sucks.
I used to use a little known, down to the basics screenwriting program called page2stage. It worked, but lacked a lot. I still use it from time to time. Mostly now I use Celtx. I have it for the laptop, ipad and phone. I can use it anywhere - the kicker is if you want to transfer files you have to subscribe, which I have not done yet. I find that it pretty much does everything I need and want. I have thought about getting Final Draft in the past, but alas the price on it, kills the deal.
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Post by AlexRinggaard on Jan 8, 2012 17:59:52 GMT -5
What Alex said, only substitute Final Draft for Celtx. So far we have MovieMagic, Celtx and Final Draft -- any others? Final Draft is free?
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Post by mscherer on Jan 8, 2012 18:22:11 GMT -5
Ooops! I meant to refer to the part where you say: "I haven't tried any other software though, so I have nothing to compare with. " Thanks for calling me out on that
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Post by Sean Z P Harris on Jan 9, 2012 17:26:24 GMT -5
I use MS Word to make notes, keep diary of thoughts, and eventually outline (using bullet points).
I then fire up Final Draft for the script itself.
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Post by fadein on Jan 10, 2012 16:08:53 GMT -5
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Post by pr0fess0r on Jan 10, 2012 17:19:36 GMT -5
I use Final Draft, but I've played with Montage for Mac (http://www.marinersoftware.com/products/montage/) which is pretty cool as well.
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Post by plucharc on Jan 11, 2012 4:44:31 GMT -5
I generally use Final Draft, but am experimenting with a few others.
Adobe Story - It's not officially released, just in the testing phase. Has some bugs, which they seem pretty good about taking note of and promising to correct in future builds. I do like the layout and project management set-up. It has a desktop version and a cloud version, so you can utilize whichever you're most comfortable with or both. They also promise a robust online collaboration option with different levels of access (editor, reader, co-writer, etc.) The downside? It's likely to cost money once the build is launch worthy. They haven't said how much or when.
Trelby - This is apparently a piece of software that was resurrected. I actually heard about it on Twitter and downloaded it to see how it was. It's not bad, it's free, open-source, etc. I like it better than I liked Celtx, but it's also in a revamping/debugging stage. They're pretty quick about noting bugs and telling you whether they'll be fixed soon, fixed later, or whether they think the feature you're asking for is worth the limited manpower they have. Good news? It'll stay free and only get better with time.
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Post by JPRfilm on Jan 11, 2012 6:22:42 GMT -5
I've been using Adobe Story as well. I downloaded it about a year ago and have written a few things without any trouble. I find it quite intuitive simple to use.
If the cost isn't too prohibitive (it's free until April 2012) then I think I'll stick with it. It will export to Final Draft as well if you want to collaborate with someone using that program.
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Post by desiree on Jan 11, 2012 10:37:15 GMT -5
Celtx.
Not only is it free, it is better than Final Draft. I admit the editor still has a few minor flaws, but I can collect all my notes and mindmaps and all those things in one project, and that means a lot to me.
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Post by peterdwight on Jan 12, 2012 13:59:17 GMT -5
I use MS Word to make notes, keep diary of thoughts, and eventually outline (using bullet points). I then fire up Final Draft for the script itself. Exactly what I do as well. I've sampled different outline-to-script softwares, sure it can be fancy and organize everything, but that 1st draft reveals so much more in my stories than any outline ever has.
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Post by Sean Z P Harris on Jan 16, 2012 15:12:20 GMT -5
Interesting all 'round.
Do people write up all their notes using software? Or do peeps use notepads and the like?
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