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The various templates, I have personally used the Stageplay and Screenplay templates the most and can attest that they are industry standard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Honestly, nothing. It's a well designed piece of software! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It’s the industry standard so the commonality is important, the outlining feature is easy to use as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
No way to collaborate with other writers other than emailing files back and forth and no typewriter mode. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I love how easy it is to set up dialogue in Final Draft. From outlining to storyboarding and keeping a full array of notes, Final Draft has it all! It is especially important to document all of your pre-production processes and I feel like Final Draft gives you the ability to easily do so. Definitely consider trailing or watching video tutorials of Final Draft before making a decision to purchase a different screenwriting software. I am sure that a thorough vetting of the available screenwriting softwares will give Final Draft the edge. A must use product! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Final Draft is a bit intricate and takes some time to used to, but ultimately proves to be a great screenwriting software. The fact that Final Draft has a higher learning curve simply proves that its superior to most screenwriting software. It is rich with important information and easy-to-learn keyboard shortcuts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is very very easy to use. Just open a document and you have the right format to write your screenplay. The correct font, margin and abbreviations are right there. You do not need a tutorial as is very intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I do not like that I had to buy a new final draft when I got my new computer as the older version wouldn't work. And is a little bit pricey. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like that it's easy to use and every feature I need is accessible and convenient with shortcuts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I don't like that it's so expensive to purchase. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Once you get over the slight learning curve it becomes very fluid and natural. I watched a few Youtube videos when I needed help on a few things and from there I've had few issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I've been lucky not to have any big gripes so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Final Draft is the leading screenwriting software ... and for good reason. Professionals and novices alike choose Final Draft because of how deep the platform is, and how versatile it can be. It's a great piece of software but does take some time to get used to and to learn how to properly use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The learning curve for using Final Draft is unlike any other screenwriting software, but is worth it to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The layout of Final Draft is intuitive and easy to use. It's not weighted down by unnecessary features but it does come equipped with all of the resources and tools you need to write. No longer do you have to worry about formatting! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The term "industry standard" get confused by many, especially people who are just entering into screenwriting as being the best. However there are other great screenwriting platforms available (Celtx) that can do the same thing with specialized features of their own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
In ease of use and learning curve, FD remains one of the best scriptwriting packages on the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Initial price is a bit off-putting, but reasonable upgrades and available student discounts help counterbalance this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
