shea
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Post by shea on Jan 26, 2012 14:57:11 GMT -5
I use the "Save the Cat" Software for outlining, and from there it puts it directly into Final Draft 8 for me. Then I just type away. Save the Cat is a very flexible program and I won't start anything until I have everything outlined. I Love It. The new version is even better. They even have an cloud that stores the material. So if I write something on my desktop I can go to my laptop later and pick up right where I left off. The iphone app for Save the Cat should be updated shortly, and once it does I will be getting that one too. Soon, I will have no excuse not to write.
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Post by mbarrett on Jan 30, 2012 8:35:49 GMT -5
Hi Shea, Do you think it would help if "Save the Cat" Software was all in one? Meaning - outline tool that lets you do your outline and then it breaks it down for you into actual format so you can work on it further. The end result being a complete screenplay, instead of merging it with Final Draft.
Does Final Draft have an outline tool?
Just curious.
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Post by shea on Feb 5, 2012 4:04:01 GMT -5
I believe final draft has an option for using cards. If it has one for an outline, I have yet to use it.
I enjoy the workflow the cat and draft use. Whatever page I set-up the outline in cat goes in to the correct page for draft. All that's left is a bit of dialogue and action to write. And whiskey to drink. Too bad there isn't some type of demo to try for save the cat like there is for final draft.
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Post by mbarrett on Mar 4, 2012 11:48:19 GMT -5
Just recently came across an article on John August's site that says he has developed a simple text screenwriting software. You can go there and check it out. It will work with any text editor and then from there you can bring it into final draft, MM, or Google docs with relative ease. You can check it out by following a link he has on his sight. Or you could just Google - Fountain.
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Post by mybrainhurts on Mar 24, 2012 0:24:11 GMT -5
I have always used Celtx. Since I am a geek, I have downloaded an tried just about every product out there but I keep going back to Celtx for some reason. The latest version makes it possible to save your script in the cloud which then syncs to your Mac, PC, iPad, Droid, etc.
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Post by mbarrett on Mar 25, 2012 6:15:46 GMT -5
Mybrain - The only problem with Celtx and the cloud that I found is that - if you have it on your iphone and on the desktop and send it to the Celtx cloud - you will have to pay for their service. That really pissed me off when I first got it. I haven't used it since on my iphone. I wish they would just let it up for free, but they probably won't. I just dont like the fact of having to pay for the service when I already spent money on the Celtx app for iphone.
Just my two cents. Would love to know if there is a way to get around their personal cloud service.
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Post by mybrainhurts on Mar 26, 2012 22:09:28 GMT -5
I believe they recently changed their business model. They do still have the paid service if you need more than five people working on the same project, but the personal service is now free. Once they went to a pay-for service, I started to transfer files via the Dropbox instead of using their service. I have since switched back to using the Celtx service. Be sure to update on the iPhone and desktop to be able to see the new service.
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Post by mbarrett on Mar 27, 2012 9:19:54 GMT -5
Mybrain - You are the man! When I first got the app on my iphone I was stoked until I learned that you had to pay for the cloud service. I never went back after that, just thought I wasted some money and was a little pissed.
Now that they have the cloud for free - Wow! That opens so many doors. I am totally psyched.
Thanks again for giving me the heads up on that. Mark
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Post by desiree on Apr 21, 2012 13:52:50 GMT -5
Interesting all 'round. Do people write up all their notes using software? Or do peeps use notepads and the like? I write in the online service Penzu, mindmap ideas in FreeMind and plan scenes with SuperNoteCard.
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Post by justhiltz on May 7, 2012 14:47:21 GMT -5
I use Rough Draft or a text editor for notes. It the closest thing to writing on a napkin in a bar or restaurant or coffee shop. I actually create a dialogue with myself at this phase and argue for or against elements in the story. I then use Celtx and import from the text file any bits I believe are worthy enough of dialogue, action lines, or whatever, into the script itself in Celtx. It helps with rewriting as well!
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Post by mbarrett on May 8, 2012 7:12:34 GMT -5
Love Celtx. Use it all the time now. I like the fact that I can send it to the cloud and use it where ever I am. Never heard of rough draft, I'll have to look that up.
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Post by clayjs on May 15, 2012 15:12:33 GMT -5
Just signed up for Adobe Cloud CS6, which includes Adobe Story, their new screenwriting software. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks like it could be cool.
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Post by mbarrett on May 17, 2012 4:53:35 GMT -5
Hi Clay, Let me know how it goes. I tried some type of Adobe software awhile back, but didn't go back to it. Mark
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Post by treeboy03 on Mar 31, 2013 17:06:07 GMT -5
Thought I'd revive this thread.
While planning, I prefer to use the old fashioned pen and paper. My notes on characters, story and all the other details are written out in a wee notebook I have. I'm more likely to lose a file saved on my computer, than lose that book. It's like my most prized possession.
As for writing, I've used them all. My first script was written in word. After a little research, I moved to Celtx, which eventually crashed on me. For fear of losing all my work again, I moved to Trelby (which I find better than Celtx) and eventually took advantage of a deal for Final Draft. I've always wanted to give MovieMagic a go, just in case I prefer it.
Dan
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Post by mbarrett on Apr 6, 2013 9:14:07 GMT -5
Hi Dan, Man have I been busy - haven't had any time to get back to this board. I looked up Trelby and it looks pretty intuitive. I might give that a try some time. I mostly use Celtx because I can upload to the cloud tool that they have which works well for me because sometimes I get on at work if I have some free time and pound out a couple of lines that I was thinking about. How is Final Draft? Curious to know if its cracked up to what everyone says. Thanks. Mark
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