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DiscountDelight - Final Draft 7 Professional Scriptwriting Win/Mac
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List Price: $289.99
Our Price: $175.95
Your Save: $ 114.04 ( 39% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Final Draft
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Binding: CD-ROM
EAN: 0603121840007
Feature: Word processing combined with professional script formatting
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Final Draft
Manufacturer: Final Draft
Number Of Items: 1
Platform: Mac OS X
Publisher: Final Draft
Release Date: 2004-04-01
Studio: Final Draft
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Features
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Word processing combined with professional script formatting
Designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics, and stage plays
Automatically paginates and formats script to industry standards
100-percent cross-platform compatibility; easily import/export files
50+ templates; text to speech, have your script read back to you
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good For What I've Done
Comment: ...and that's not saying much. This was bought under the recommendation of my brother (cinematographer) who uses it pretty regularly.
I like it. It seems pretty straight forward once you use the help files for things you don't understand. But once I got past the little minor things, I was cranking out a screenplay in no time. I'm by no means a professional screen writer, but I really view this program as a means to and end; getting an idea down in a format. The rest is up to you.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Absolutely do not buy this
Comment: Download their free trial version and you can verify these problems.
1. Screen view is always distorted. You never click where you think you are clicking. It's impossible to cut and paste. They know about this problem but refuse to fix it:
http://finaldraft.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/finaldraft.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1023
2. Spell check will ruin your script. It sometimes decides to remove end punctuation. And if the word you replace is larger, it will stop on those next few characters (i.e. Replace "wrd" with "word" and you will find yourself checking "d").
3. Export script to text. Then try to import that same text. Does not work at all. Never did. Other programs can do a perfect job.
4. Using different versions of final draft corrupts your files. You will not be able to print.
Don't like it? Want to complain? It's only $2.50 a minute to call tech support. They know they have problems.
Do not let these people get away with this program anymore. And don't let them tell you it's a sophisticated program. Just look at it. There is no excuse for these continued problems. You will be ripping your hair out trying to use this program.
Save your money and download a template for OpenOffice. It's 100% free.
If you want a no-hassle standalone screenwriting program, buy any other!
Customer Rating:
Summary: VERY USEFUL
Comment:
I used this product once I received it. I Love it, and recommend to anybody looking for a smooth, well developed, easy to use screen-writing program to pick up a copy of the latest Final Draft installment. Even if you have an earlier version, check this one out, it has so much more.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great program!
Comment: I've had Final Draft for 2 days now and I think this program is awesome. My script is materializing with much ease. Now that I have this program, my overloaded brain can finally be emptied. Hail Final Draft!
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Summary: A Message from Final Draft Customer Support
Comment: If you're nervous about buying Final Draft 7 because of some of the reviews posted here, there's no need to be. The current build of Final Draft 7 [and the one that's sold on Amazon] is far and away the most thoroughly tested piece of software Final Draft, Inc. has ever released. It comes with an unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee; you can even try before you buy by downloading the free demo from our website, www.finaldraft.com.
Some of the reviews here said:
1. "FINAL DRAFT 7 WILL DESTROY YOUR SCRIPT."
It won't. Final Draft 7 has no ability whatsoever to "destroy" a script. Tens of thousands of writers use it every day without any trouble.
2. "FINAL DRAFT HAS TAKEN OUT ITS BEST FEATURES..."
We didn't. Final Draft, Inc. innovates based on what our users and our technology partners [such as Avid and EP Scheduling] demand. Visit our website and read what some top filmmakers say about us; they wouldn't use us if we removed features they've asked us to include.
3. "...TRIED TO REINSTALL IT BUT IT WOULDN'T ALLOW IT."
It does. The program can be installed over and over again on multiple computers.
4. "THIS PROGRAM IS RIDDLED WITH BUGS."
It's not. Like just about every other piece of software ever sold, Final Draft 7's early iterations did have issues. However, in the two years since its debut, we've released free updates that have eliminated 99% of these issues. We invite those reviewers who have had trouble to contact our support staff, which will work to find out exactly what the problem is.
Final Draft is used by countless feature film production companies and TV shows as well as every major studio and agency. It's used by every important film school in the country. We offer 24/7 phone, email and online support and are anxious to take excellent care of our registered customers. If you have any concerns before you order, we invite to you call us at 800-231-4055. We'll be happy to talk things over with you.
Final Draft Customer Support
Calabasas, California
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Editorial Reviews:
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Final Draft 7 combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one all-purpose screenwriting tool. Use your creative energy to create the story that burns inside you. Final Draft handles the technical details - all you have to supply is the heart. Format Assistant checks for and fixes common errors - missing dialogue, extra spaces, blank elements etc. Break down your Final Draft scripts to their fundamental components and export them with the Tagger tool No more retyping your scripts over and over -- export them to PDF format and share them with anyone Built-in Script Registry - online WGAw registry service helps you protect your scripts Import/Export from any word processor
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