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7 Best Softwares for SCREENWRITING

 7 Best Software's for SCREENWRITING


Final Draft

With its wide range of features, Final Draft is best suited for those looking to use the same industry-standard screenwriting software that major television shows and motion pictures use.
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  • Advanced brainstorming and visualization tools to collaborate with writing teams.
  • Automatically paginates and formats scripts to industry standards.
  • It allows you to organize and customize “beats”, including character arc, plot points, location ideas, research, and more.
  • Story maps connect your visualizations and beat boards into your script.
  • You can visually plan key milestones and plot points.
  • Alternate dialogue lets you store as many versions of lines as you want.
  • Keyboard shortcuts like Tab and Enter allow you to switch between dialogue and action quickly.
  • It provides automatic file back-ups so you never lose your data.
  • Its fonts support over 97 languages.
  • Available on and compatible with Windows, OSX, and iOS.


Celtx

Celtx is best for screenwriters. It helps to turn simple, scattered ideas into full-fledged plans quite easily.It is also quite useful for playwrights and novelists.

  • Has a simple, easy to learn, and intuitive user interface
  • You can work online or offline with mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android
  • Uses a rich text editor module for novel writing
  • It can support the creation of production calendars and strip-boards
  • Allows directors and writers to tag elements within each script
  • Fully cloud-based solutions
  • Designed for real-time collaboration all-in-one pre-production management


WriterDuet

WriterDuet is an excellent screenwriting software for writing and editing screenplays and other forms of mass media. It caters to a wide range of requirements and, apart from screenwriting, can be used in case of video editing and gaming as well.

  • Allows you to install various plugins for better customization (for example an offline, traditional, file-based desktop software experience)Supports mobile devices.
  • Fully integrated with SSL certification (scripts aren’t shared except through user request and authorized guest codes)
  • Allows back-up copies to Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, and your systemOffers seamless services both online and offline
  • Allows you to track all your edits Intuitive and user-friendly software Provides free, in-built tutorial upon sign up.

Trelby

Trelby is perfect for screenwriters and individual writers who are on a budget since the software is entirely free of cost. It is also suitable for educational purposes, demonstrations, and tutorials.

  • Extremely user-friendly and intuitive user interface Comes with an in-built screenplay editor (enforces correct script format, pagination, and spell checking)
  • Compatible with multiple platforms Multiple choices of views to choose from Reporting options (scene/ location/ character/dialogue)
  • In-built ability to compare scripts (to identify changes, if any)
  • Allows you to choose from a multitude of options while importing (Screenplay formatted text, Final Draft XML (.fdx), Celtx (.celtx), Fountain (.fountain), Adobe Story (.astx), and Fade In Pro (.fadein))
  • Can generate PDF with custom watermarks adding to increased flexibility Has a rich, fully in-built character name database System requirements for the software to work on minimal, making it easy to run even on old systems


Fade In

Best for screenwriters who want seamless integration between their thoughts and the software they use. Fade In is primarily used by screenwriters working on major motion pictures in the film industry.

  • Automatic script formatting Comes with an in-built auto complete typing feature (suggest words as you type)
  • Offers real-time collaboration (you can work on projects with multiple collaborators from remote locations)
  • Provides complete image support (allows you to insert images directly into the document)Page-only, no distractions, full-screen mode available
  • Support multiple file formats (text, HTML, and more)
  • Offers cloud storage service (easy access from any location)


Studio Binder

StudioBinder is one of the most popular screenwriting tools on the market right now. Known for its modern design, it comes with an easy-to-use interface.
Plus, it provides useful, fully customizable solutions for photo and video production companies to better manage their work.

  • Call sheets (create and send personalized call sheets and track RSVPs).
  • You can add personalized call times and upload attachments
  • Script breakdowns (import scripts and tag elements)Robust
  • highly customizable shot lists and storyboard builder
  • In-built drag-and-drop interface Collate and send messages to the crew, vendors, and clients, all at the same timeOffers


KIT Scenarist

Very useful for high-level scriptwriting work in feature films and television series. It is also useful for authors and novelists and perfect for writers with a requirement in multiple languages, and statistical analysis.

  • Compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, and Android
  • Has an all-in-one research module (collect necessary information, manage a list of characters, and store a variety of materials)
  • Provides in-built card module (helps you build story development, providing you visualizations to work with)
  • Provides in-built statistical tools Fully integrated with in-built character and set management




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