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Solid script-writing software.
is anyone able to recommend a good, solid scriptwriting software? I have used celtx and really liked it, but I feel like it is somewhat basic. I am willing to spend up to 300 on it.
Alexander Gao
“When the revolution happens, I’ll be leading it.”
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5 Replies
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Screen Writer 2000 is the defacto Hollywood standard with a ton of optional add-ons. The runner up for those who need “cheap” is Final Draft.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, ArizonaIt’s a dry heat!
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Final Draft comes in a film version and in an AV version for two column television scripts. There is also ScriptWerx, which is a template add-on to Word that works very well. I used it for years for TV format scripts.
All the best,
Tom
Author: “Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials” and “Final Cut Express 2 Editing Workshop” Class on Demand “Complete Training for FCP5” DVD
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The price difference is about $20. FD is one of the worst Mac OS 9 > Mac OS X ports – slow and buggy. Screenwriter doesn’t feel as bad, as FD but looks much uglier. There is nothing 2000 about it, more like 1993. Something you’d be running on a Performa 630.
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If you’re feeling brave, Mariner Software has a new scriptwriting project in beta.
https://www.marinersoftware.com/sitepage.php?page=104
“Where ever you go, there you are.”
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Another possibility is the upcoming Mariner Montage:
I believe it’ll be cheaper than the others. It may combine the functionality of both Final Draft and Final Draft AV. There is a beta version available right now.
FYI, Mariner has made word-processing and spreadsheet apps for the Mac OS for some time.
-Dave
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