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Final Draft is a word processing software program designed for writing screenplays and teleplays. It supports both Mac OS X and Windows formats, and is considered the industry standard for screenwriting. Final Draft has several templates for standard studio formats, and provides shortcuts for writing slug lines, transitions, dialog and action. It also keeps an in-memory list of characters and locations, allowing writers to use tab-completion to speed up their writing. There is also an International edition available.
Features
Final Draft has many features that screenwriters find userful such as:
Cross Platform compatability Scripts written in Final Draft on Windows and Mac OS X platforms are interchangeable.
Import/Export Files from any word processor can be imported with relative ease and can be exported in a variety of formats including PDF.
Format Assistant Checks your script for common formatting errors, such as missing dialogue, extra spaces, carriage returns and blank elements.
CollaboWriter Allows user to write, edit and discuss a script with other Final Draft users in real time, over the internet.
Voices Final Draft can read back your script to you using a variety of electronic voices that can be modified by the user.
System requirements
Windows System Requirements: Pentium or better processor
Windows 2000 or XP
128 MB RAM
35MB of available hard drive space
CD-ROM drive or an internet connection
Macintosh System Requirements:
PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 or
Intel-based processor
Mac OS X v.10.3.9 or later
HFS+ hard drive format
256MB RAM
50MB of available hard drive space
CD-ROM drive or an internet connection
Reviews
Pcmag.com review *
The Kleper Report on Digital Publishing review *
Videomaker.com review *
External links
"Final Draft"