Screen-writing Programs?

[sickofpop]

I use ScriptMaker. Its easy to use and best of all, its FREE. You can get is at:

http://www.sharewareconnection.com/scriptmaker.htm

Hope that helps.

[Fantasis]

I'm using Final Draft, its awesome ;]

http://www.finaldraft.com/

[2a03]

I used to use Final Draft but switched over to this free program, its great...

http://www.celtx.com/

[stepington]

I never use a script writing program - I find it easier to check out examples of published scripts and note their format. Also - there is no substitution for a scriptwriting class. That's not to say that I poop upon script writing programs - I'm sure they're quite helpful - but I work more fluidly if I'm writing in proper format with my own rule breaking intuitions.

check out http://www.script-o-rama.com/ (http://www.script-o-rama.com/)

Lots of great examples.

[Higher Vision]

Well thanks all you lot. I'm using celtx now, It's absolutely amazing. Thanks everyone. After I have written things I post some here but it wont be a grand show or anything.

Pax Christi.

[reven]

happy to get this input...hadn't thought of a program...it could be helpful!

[bugzilla]

I love this program. It's full featured and ny about $30.

http://virtualamnesia.com/

[jussing]

I never use a script writing program - I find it easier to check out examples of published scripts and note their format.Of course, but when you write the same character name or location for the twentieth time, or change margins (or delete spacings over and over again) every time you change dialogue, you soon realize there's got to be a faster way in this digital age. ;) That's what the programs are mainly for, autocompleting locations and names, and auto-margining in dialogue.

I'm still looking for a good, free program (OMG, Celtx made me tear my hair out after a day's use, I just don't get that program at all).

I guess I'll try ScriptMaker next.

- Jonas

[mindsample]

Definately use Final Draft, once you are into it is like taking down notes with a pen, just already formatted ... I love it ...

[CG_Fan597]

Have you ever been to scriptbuddy.com? It's an online script writing site. It's pretty good. :)

[Shenan]

I've heard some really good buzz for Sophocles. (www.sophocles.net (http://www.sophocles.net)) It's supposed to be better than Final Draft (which is considered pretty much an industry standard), and it's cheaper. $120, with a nearly fully functional free trial. When I'm in the market for a pro screenwriting software, this is what I'll probably get.

[NeptuneImaging]

I own a copy of Sophocles and it is truly amazing too. It is simple and intuitive :D

[Zeicon]

Final Draft is the most used screenwriting program.

Sophocles and Movie Magic are good too.

[pconsidine]

For what it's worth, I believe the industry prefers major maker software like Final Draft or Movie Magic because they can interact with certain other pre-production and production software packages. Not that that makes any difference to those who are writing strictly for themselves, but at a certain point, you may have to get on board with one of those other programs.

Course, that's putting the cart before the horse for most of us. ;)

[Velk]

I use Adobe InDesign with custom set character and paragraph styles. Gives me ultimate flexibility, if I decide that the margins are too wide I have one thing to change, same with making shot directions bold or all caps—just one click and its done.

[jussing]

Well, the cool thing about a "real" screenwriting program is that - besides formatting - it can use autocomplete for already-typed-in characters and scene locations.

Outlining the script for a larger view is also nice, as is the integration of notes etc, but those are less relevant to me.

Cheers,
- Jonas

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