Screenwriting software

Screenwriting software are word processors specialized to the task of writing screenplays. While add-ins
and macros for word processors, such as Script Wizard[1] for Microsoft Word, can be used to write
screenplays, the need for dedicated screenwriting programs arises from the presence of certain
peculiarities in standard screenplay format which are not handled well by generic word processors such
as page-break constraints imposed by standard screenplay format. Screenplay software often provides
specialized shortcuts for quickly typing character names or slug lines, collaborating with other writers,
adding production notes, character notes, easy outlining, scene reordering, and other tools to facilitate
the creative process.[2] Other features often required when writing shooting scripts include page-
locking, scene numbering, revision-tracking, and production-related reports.

Studiobinder
The most visual way for teams to get more done, faster.
StudioBinder’s boards, lists, and cards enable production managers and executives to turn creative ideas
into action, track their team's work, and get results.

Information at a Glance
Cards let you keep track of everything your team needs, all in one place. Team members can open cards
to add details like checklists, due dates, files, and comments.

Organize everything, together.

Invite as many people as you need to StudioBinder’s . Drag and drop members to cards to assign tasks.
In a single glance, everyone can see all the work that’s getting done.

All the essential film project management features are built-in so you don’t need to rely on generic
third-party solutions.

Create tasks. Collaborate with clarity.

Break down big tasks and share progress by adding checklists to cards. Meet deadlines with due dates
and update the card status to share progress.

Unlimited attachments means all your files are in one shared space.

Keep the dialogue going efficiently.

Use comments to share ideas, give feedback, and keep your team in the loop.

Mention a member in a comment and we’ll make sure they’re notified.

Your project’s roadmap, visualized.

Manage and update your film project management cards from one unified location. Track project
progress, identify blockers, and shift resources on-the-fly.
Celtx
Celtx is media pre-production software, designed for creating and organizing media projects like
screenplays, films, videos, stageplays, audio plays, documentaries, machinima, comics, games, and
podcasts.

History
Celtx originates from desktop software built on open, non-proprietary standards (e.g., HTML, XML and
RDF) and licensed under the Mozilla Public License version 2.0. Feature development and language
translations (23+) of the application were driven largely by the feedback and volunteer efforts of
members of the international Celtx community. That legacy desktop software has been discontinued
and is no longer supported or officially available.

"Celtx" is an acronym for Crew, Equipment, Location, Talent and XML.

Features
Celtx offers several features to screenwriters and anyone involved in pre-production.

Writing
Celtx uses an industry standard screenwriting editor typical for screenplays, stageplays, AV scripts, comic
books, or radio plays. Celtx also includes a rich text editor module for writing novels.

Project collaboration, management and storage

Celtx Studio offers project collaboration and online file storage.

Publishing
Scripts can be uploaded to the Celtx Exchange for public viewing, peer reviews and commentary.

Scheduling
Celtx supports creation of production calendars, stripboards, shooting schedules, and call sheets.

Elements
Celtx features thirty-five different elements, such as Actor or Special Effects, that can be added to the
project. These elements can have various information added to them, such as media or text. Celtx allows
directors and writers to tag elements within each script. These tagged elements can then be
automatically transferred to a script breakdown.

Pre-visualization tools
Storyboarding
Celtx allows people to create storyboard sequences, which can be printed or viewed using Celtx's built-
in animatic playback feature.
Shot Blocker
The Shot Blocker tool can be used to draw a sketch or setup which can also be added to a storyboard.
The Shot Blocker includes pre-loaded icons and imagery for cameras, lights and people that can be
tagged with text, and tools for drawing lines, arrows, shapes and text.

Writerduet
WriterDuet is a screenwriting software for writing and editing screenplays and other forms of mass
media.

History
WriterDuet was founded in 2013 by Guy Goldstein. In April 2015, WriterDuet acquired the domain for
Scripped.com after they closed, citing a serious technical failure. In August 2016, WriterDuet released a
localized version of its software in China. In May 2018, WriterDuet included Bechdel test analysis
functions to address issues of gender diversity in the screenwriting industry.

Features
WriterDuet is primarily used to outline, write, and format screenplays to the standards recommended
by the AMPAS. It also supports formats for theater, novels, and video games. The software is powered
by Firebase allowing users to write together in real-time from multiple devices. WriterDuet's main
competitors in the screenwriting industry are Final Draft, Celtx, and Movie Magic Screenwriter.