Film/Video Drama
Here's a link to another of our websites. In this one, we look at the elements that are common to all our formats.
Our Dramatic-Elements area features Sluglines & connected elements of formatting in a Creative-Producer's approach. Right now the focus is on film/Video - it will be expanding into our other formats as the semester advances, or the month simply flies by.
The idea behind our approach to writing for film is based on an understanding that this is an art form/ business/ craft that encourages group work, and welcomes input from all crafts. And it's pragmatic - we write so it may be produced.
The more a writer knows about the actual process of producing a dramas & comedies, the better she'll get.
Writers also direct & produce & act & do a bunch of other related activities...
Film - Free Links
Celtx...
This St. John's based free software has a solid formatting ability, and excellent features and apps for the tablet. They do have many bells & whistles for a charge, but still provide a Free approach and features accessible for all.
Trelby
...is a simple and easy to use dedicated Word Processor. It also converts script from a number of other file formats, and can save in the Final Draft format as well. Works on Windows and Ubuntu.
Cloud based & Free Software for Scripts. WriterDuet features real-time collaboration, online/offline writing, and infinite revision tracking. It works really well.
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I'll be adding various FREE trials, and available working software. We'll start with a useful Free Trial... which goes on. It allows us to write 15 pages of script & prints a watermark - but it's a start. And if you really like it, they'll sell a copy.
Download the Final Draft demo and receive 10 free screenwriting articles from best-selling authors such as Syd Field, Michael Hauge, and Dave Trottier.
These articles cover the basics of screenwriting and how to use Final Draft software. Articles will be emailed to you over the next several days.
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Here's a very Interesting site - lots of 'How tos..." and a continuing overview of Film in our time. This link will take you to the site. There's a lot in here...
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There's an excellent source of "How to" videos at Vimeo
Here's a step-by-step primer for obtaining the Open Office template, which contains complete instructions, along with other goodies:
To Download and install the latest free OpenOffice.org suite.