Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. Final Draft is the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays.

It combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one self-contained, easy-to-use package. There is no need to learn about script formatting rules Final Draft automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards as you write.



Key Features



100% Cross-Platform
Final Draft scripts are identical on both Windows and Macintosh® platforms and can easily be exchanged between both.

Import/Export
Files from any word processor can be imported easily, no need to re-type your script. Export to multiple file formats (including PDF) to easily and securely share scripts with anyone.


Script Registry
Final Draft is a preferred file format and the only scriptwriting software with an authorized agreement with the WGAW online registry service.


Production Features
Handles production functions with ease, including scene numbering, A and B pages, multiple revisions, character sides and specialized reports.
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Tagger
A separate application that enables you to break down Final Draft scripts into their various elements and export them into any scheduling software.


ScriptCompare
Dynamically compares two scripts and highlights any changes, allowing you to easily see the differences from one file to the next.

Templates
Over 50 television show, movie and stageplay templates are included, complete with characters and locations.


Format Assistant
Checks your script for common formatting errors, such as missing dialogue, extra spaces, carriage returns and blank elements.


ScriptNotes
Pop-up windows which can hold ideas, notes, suggestions or scene fragments without taking up space onscreen.


CollaboWriter
Write, edit and discuss a script with other Final Draft users in real time, over the internet, anywhere in the world.


Text to Speech
Have your script read back to you by assigning different voices to your characters. Its like having a live script reading in your computer.


Ask the Expert
An interactive problem-solver with legendary screenwriting teacher Syd Field, television writer Larry Brody, playwright Jon Dorf and WGAW’s The Creative Rights Handbook.


What's new in Version 7

The next step in the evolution of screenwriting software. Final Draft is now an even more powerful writing tool that allows you to write and see your script in a variety of new ways.

The Panels System
Like most writers, you probably need to keep a lot of things at the front of your mind while you are writing: How does the Act 3 argument scene you are writing today connect to the argument scene in Act 1? Where should the first-kiss scene go? How many scenes are in the chase sequence? What are the plot points in Act 3? Like no other screenwriting program, Final Draft 7 can show you what you need to see while you are writing.

You can split your screen into separate panels and view your script pages in one panel and index cards in the other. If you enable the new Navigator panel [a consolidated, linear, top-to-bottom list of the Scene Headings] you can simply double-click on a scene heading and Final Draft will jump to that scene in the script panel.


New Index Cards
For years Final Draft users have relied on the Scene Navigator as a quick map of their script. We have kept this tried-and-true tool but added a whole new dimension of functionality: Now every card has TWO sides and you can write on one of them! The Script side works just the way you are used to in Scene Navigator but the Summary side lets you type in development ideas, notes, sequence or act markers, comments, locations, blocking... anything you need to build and organize your story. And the text you type into the Summary Cards will appear as under the Scene Headings in the Navigator, so you can always see where you are in the story.

To put it simply, brainstorming, structuring, writing and rewriting your script will be a lot easier when you have with this comprehensive, interactive overview at your command.


Tagger
A new stand-alone application that enables you to &tag elements of a script [cast, costumes, props, etc.] and export the results into any movie scheduling software. Created with the help of veteran assistant directors, producers and unit production managers, Tagger means no more going over a paper script again and again with highlighters.


Templates
Over two dozen new templates. These include new television shows and improved screenplay and stageplay templates.

Newest templates include:

American TV
Arrested Development
Boston Legal
Cold Case
CSI Miami
CSI NY
Deadwood
Desperate Housewives
Entourage
Hope & Faith
Joey
Law And Order CI
Lost
The OC
The Shield
The Wire
Two and a Half Men

BBC
Screenplay for TV
Screenplay
Taped Sitcom
Three-Camera Show

New Online Template Library
Final Drafs Online Template Library allows registered users to download templates directly from http://www.finaldraft.com. New TV templates for Final Draft version 7 will be uploaded as they are developed. Plus, Dramatist Guild approved template coming soon.
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There's More
We have also improved Final Drafts Cast List, Revision Header, PDF exporting, the Title Page, CollaboWriter and more. Then Ask the Experts feature with screenwriting guru Syd Field has been expanded to include expertise from television writer Larry Brody, playwright Jon Dorf and WGAws The Creative Rights Handbook.

If You are Still Using Final Draft 4 or 5
Here are some other features you have been missing:
Customizable Reports
Format Assistant
Improved Final Draft Courier Font
Built for OS X and designed for Windows XP
ScriptCompare
Ability to save in [and email] Adobe PDF format
Smart Drag and Drop
ScriptNotes
Updated TV Templates
Script Registry. Final Draft is a preferred file format and the only scriptwriting software with an authorized agreement with the WGAw online registry service.

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