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Screenwriting Software Introduction to Screenwriting - Unit 4: Formatting & Software Welcome Getting your script into the hands of the right person can be difficult - so you want to give yourself the best chance possible by having a correctly formatted piece of work. If poor formatting makes your script difficult to read and becomes a distraction for the reader…. you could end up in the wrong pile… Prerequisites For the best learning experience, complete Units 1, 2 & 3 before taking Unit 4. Internet access is required for Lesson 4 if you wish to use WriterDuet (recommended). Internet access is required for Lessons 1 and 4 learning assessments. Ensure you have created a CreateForum account to complete the learning assessments in Lesson 1 and Lesson 4. (https://introtoscreenwriting.createaforum.com/index.php) What is covered in Unit 4? Lesson 1. Formatting Basics Lesson 2. Screenwriting Software Lesson 3. Introduction to WriterDuet Lesson 4. Writing with WriterDuet Learning Assessments are incorporated into each lesson. What Will You Learn? On completing this unit, you should be able to: 1. Identify the four main elements of a correctly formatted script 2. Explain key considerations when choosing screenwriting software 3. Recognise and identify the main components of the WriterDuet interface 4. Generate a short script with a title page using WriterDuet Lesson 1: Formatting Basics Welcome Script formatting guidelines evolved from when scripts were written on a typewriter - and they haven’t really changed much since. Formatting can seem tricky at first, but screenwriting software simplifies the process – we will look at screenwriting software in the next Lesson. What is covered in Lesson 1? Script Formatting Overview Four Main Formatting Elements Title Page Formatting Lesson 1 Objective: By the end of this lesson, you should be able to identify the four main elements of a correctly formatted script. Script Formatting Overview What is a script? a 90 - 120 page document specific formatting guidelines & written in Courier 12 point font Why Courier 12 point font? Timing - Courier is a fixed width font - each character takes up the exact same space One script page = one minute of screen time This is what a script looks like: Four Main Formatting Elements There are a number of elements in a script. This lesson will focus on the four most common: 1. Scene Headings 2. Action 3. Character 4. Dialogue A quick word on margins: Elements have specific margins that decides their placement on the page. This was important for consistency when scripts were being written manually. Screenwriting software now automatically places elements to the correct margins, so this unit does not specify element margins. Scene Headings This is a one-line description of the location and time of day of a scene. Also known as a "slugline". Always in CAPS. It is made up of three elements: EXT. for exterior (outdoor) scenes INT. for interior (indoor) scenes INT/EXT for a mix of indoor/outdoor Time of day. Starts with a hyphen specifies DAY, NIGHT, or CONTINUOUS. The location (e.g. KITCHEN or RESTAURANT). Can also be a specific time (e.g. SUNSET). Action Action is a narrative description of the events in a scene. Action is always in the present tense. Try to keep to a maximum of 4 lines of text. Put a character name in capitals (e.g. JOHN) the first time they are mentioned in an action line - after that they appear in upper and lower case throughout the script, e.g. John. Example JOHN, dressed in a school uniform and cap, fidgets as his mother adjusts his tie. Character The Character element identifies who is about to speak. Always in CAPS and centered Character can be one of the following: A name (SARAH) A description (TALL LADY) An occupation (TEACHER) Dialogue Dialogue are the lines of speech for a character. DIALOGUE formatting applies: When anyone on screen speaks During a conversation between characters. When a character talks out loud to themselves When a character speaks off-screen, e.g. JOHN (O.S.) When a character is only a voice over, e.g. JOHN (V.O.) Four Elements Together Title Page Formatting Plain white page and absolutely NO images! Courier 12pt font Script Title Centre horizontally Centre vertically All capital lettering Byline Text reads ‘written by’ Centre horizontally Lower case Writers Name Centre horizontally Authors name Include co-writer (if any) Contact Information Left aligned, bottom of page Include Agent information if applicable Lesson 2: Assessment Take a look at this script. It has SEVEN formatting errors – see if you can find them all! Below is how the correctly formatted script should look. Review it and compare it to the previous script. Lesson Summary Well done, you have completed Lesson 1! We covered: Script Formatting Overview Four Main Formatting Elements Title Page Formatting You should now be able to identify the four main elements of a correctly formatted script. Lesson 2: Screenwriting Software Welcome To Lesson 2 A writer will generally want to focus on telling a story and not worry too much about the technicalities of how to format and present it. That's why screenwriting software was developed and has become a great time saving tool for writers. What is covered in Lesson 2? Why use screenwriting software? What software is available? Criteria to consider when choosing screenwriting software Lesson 2 Objective: By the end of this lesson, you should be able to explain key considerations when choosing screenwriting software. Why Use Screenwriting Software? Why not use a standard word processing software package? Not specialised enough Time consuming Screenwriting software saves time and headaches! What Software is Available? Basic Screenwriting Software Usually offers sufficient access to create and print a limited number of scripts. Additional software features will require a paid upgrade. Good option for starting out or if screenwriting is just a hobby Examples: WriterDuet (http://writerduet.com) and Celtx (https://www.celtx.com) Paid Screenwriting Software Industry standard is Final Draft. Consider if starting a screenwriting career or collaborating with industry professionals. High price point, 30 day free trial available. Examples: Movie Magic (http://www.write-bros.com/movie-magic-screenwriter.html) and Fade In (https://www.fadeinpro.com/) Free Screenwriting Software Good if you do not want to pay for software or constrained by a trial version Need to research well to ensure correct industry standard formatting is used. Examples: Amazon Storywriter (https://storywriter.amazon.com/) and Trelby (http://www.trelby.org/) Criteria to Consider All screenwriting software should: Follow standard formatting guidelines Easy to learn Well supported with help, user communities, etc. Other criteria to consider Budget: Do you want free software or is paid software an option? If so, do you have a limit you want to pay? Compatibility: Do you want the software to work on Mac, PC, Linux? Mobility: Do you want to use the software on a mobile phone? Would you like it to have an app to work from? If so, do you use iPhone or Android? Features: What additional features does the software have apart from script formatting? For example, storyboarding, budgeting tools, scheduling, reporting, etc. Collaboration: Will you be working with other writers? Do you want to share your script with collaborators? Do you want other writers to be able to edit your script? Importing: Can you import scripts written in other software? Exporting: Can you export scripts to other formats? Particularly .FDX (Final Draft) as you may be asked to submit a script in this format. Lesson Summary Well done, you have completed Lesson 2! We covered: Why use screenwriting software? What software is available? Criteria to consider when choosing screenwriting software You should now be able to explain key considerations when choosing screenwriting software. Lesson 2 Assessment E-tivity: Your Screenwriting Software Criteria Consider the role screenwriting plays in your life. Is it a hobby, something you would like to pursue as an amateur or a potential new career? Guided by what you need screenwriting software for, reflect on the criteria discussed in Lesson 2 and write down a list of items you would need any software you choose to provide (e.g. Mac platform, access on multiple devices, able to export, etc). Post your list of criteria to the CreateForum. Lesson 3: Introduction To WriterDuet Welcome to Lesson 3 WriterDuet is a good option for the beginner screenwriter: Free version allows you to build up to three scripts. Scripts can be exported to many formats, including Final Draft. Upgrading to the full feature PRO software is good value (50% student rate available). WriterDuet is constantly being improved and there is good support available. What is covered in Lesson 3? Why WriterDuet? Creating a WriterDuet Account About WriterDuet The WriterDuet Interface Lesson 3 Objective: By the end of this lesson, you should be able to recognise and identify the main components of the WriterDuet interface. Why WriterDuet? Based on the criteria examined in Lesson 2, WriterDuet does well: Budget: basic version free with upgrade to full feature software Compatibility: available for Windows, Mac or Linux Mobility: Cloud based - can access from any device Collaboration: can invite other writers to view or edit your script Features: Full revision log, dialogue filtering, reporting and more. Importing & Exporting: may formats, including Final Draft, MS Word Creating a WriterDuet Account Access WriterDuet at http://writerduet.com. When you create an account, you will have access to the free version of the software. To create an account click on the Continue with email button. Enter your email address and click NEXT. Enter your name, then choose a password and click SAVE. About WriterDuet The free version of WriterDuet allows: Creation of up to three scripts.
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