Final Draft 8
- Easy-to-use Tab and Enter keystroke functionality
- Automatically formats scripts to entertainment industry standards
- Templates for TV show, screenplay, graphic novel and more
Please note: This is an English language product only.
Features
Apple Recommends For
Streamlining the script writing process so you can concentrate on the creative content and stop worrying about formatting and technical details.
You have a story to tell. So use your creative energy to focus on the content - and let Final Draft take care of the style. Final Draft is the number-one selling application specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays.
Everything you need
It combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one self-contained, easy-to-use package. There's no need to learn about script formatting rules - Final Draft automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards as you write.
The professional's choice
Final Draft's ease-of-use and time-saving features have attracted writers for almost two decades, positioning it as the Professional Screenwriters Choice®. Final Draft power users include Academy®, Emmy® and BAFTA® award winning writers like Oliver Stone, Tom Hanks, Alan Ball, J.J. Abrams and James Cameron.
Highlights
- Scene Properties Inspector for adding scene titles and colours to track your story lines, characters and more
- Scene Navigator sortable floating palette helps you manage and view the important details of your scene
- Index Card feature makes it even easier to outline your story and restructure your script
- Printing and PDF options now offer greater flexibility, more options for output and selected printing
- The ScriptNotes pop-up windows hold material that you've cut but don't want to toss
Technical Specs
Media
- Media: CD
Compatibility
Mac
- Mac OS X v.10.4.11 or later
- 512 MB RAM
- G4 processor or better
- 50 MB free hard drive space
- CD-ROM drive or Internet connection
Windows
- Windows XP/Vista/7 or later
- 512 MB RAM
- Intel Pentium III processor or later
- 50 MB free hard drive space
- CD-ROM drive or Internet connection
Manufacturer Information
Warranty
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Part Number
- UPC or EAN No.: 603121852000
Most Interesting
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Will it format novels, not just screenplays?
- Asked by Richard C from Naples
- 29-Jan-2010
Best Answer
Final Draft does include templates for novels and other text documents. Some writers have been using it for novels, but it is primarily for TV and Film screenwriters, as well as theater writers. …More
- Answered by Zachary G from Los Angeles
- 04-Oct-2010
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is there a student version
- Asked by John J from New York
- 14-Dec-2009
Best Answer
Yes there is, but it is only available through academic stores through the proof of a student transcript. Search on google for academic stores and pricing.
Also there is a free script writing software that is fairly competitive to this industry standard, and it will give you the same tools you need to write a script. Its called Celtx. Also, you may be able to find passed version …More- Answered by Anton J from Rathdrum
- 05-Jan-2010
Recently Answered
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can I just purchase and download FInal Draft?
- Asked by Jesus G from Coral Gables
- 03-Nov-2009
Best Answer
Unfortunately not, when you purchase it - Apple will send you a copy that comes in a box with a manual which contains the serial key for the program. This goes for pretty much every program Apple sells. …More
- Answered by Dominic G from Fleetwood
- 05-Nov-2009
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What are the differences in the Educational Version and the Professional Version?
- Asked by John J from Washington
- 22-Nov-2010
Best Answer
There are actually no differences between the two besides the price. It is only offered to eligible teachers and students, but includes every feature as well as 2 activations (for a user's laptop and desktop). …More
- Answered by Zachary G from Los Angeles
- 09-Dec-2010
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How do I automatically transfer a PDF script not written with my Final Draft into the program?
- Asked by Jane L from Wilton
- 24-Apr-2010
Answer
You would need to download a program that allows you to export a PDF to a Plain Text Document (.txt) and then import that Plain Text doc into Final Draft (select "Script" when prompted as to how you want to import the document). It would be a similar process if you were switching from another screenwriting software or Microsoft Word, except that you'll need to download a free program that will allow you to export out of PDF. …More
- Answered by Zachary G from Los Angeles
- 04-Oct-2010
