One of the hardest things a screenwriter ever has to do is sit down and write. Be it Imposter Syndrome, cumbersome outlines, lack of self-belief, or complicated writing applications, many things can get in the way of getting pages done for the day. There is a myriad of screenwriting software packages that can not only help you streamline your writing process but also your production. Let’s see what the nerds (aka software developers) have in store for writers. Just like with camera technology, screenwriting software has had a boon in the last decade or so. Whatever needs a writer or production may have, an application was created or evolved a feature to fill it. Unfortunately, this has created a fairly saturated market that may put off creatives in search of the right tool. An old-school typewriter? Yeah, why not.. Photo by jules a. on Unsplash Eric Roth (IMDb), writer of Forrest Gump and The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, still works on a defunct piece of software that runs on MS-DOS. For all the writers wary of wading into the pool of screenwriting software, CineD is here to help. Final Draft & Fade In Final Draft and Fade In have been around for ages. The former a decade longer than the latter. According to Final Draft’s homepage, their software is used by 95% of film and television productions. Meanwhile, Fade In states they are the New Industry Standard. But are they really that great once you get passed the marketing hype? Final...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 23 July, 2021