Look, I don't work in the business and am not trying to, so take my comments for what they are worth. you don't want your script floating around town with changes (particularly in the contact info) if you still own it. But again, this is not something they should be doing unless they've paid to option or purchase the script. The most popular reason why I've seen companies request the FD file is because they want to put their company information in the contact details on the title page.
#Final draft tagger pdf#
There is no reason why a PDF won't work just as well, particularly at the stage of the process where you're submitting it for consideration. Unless you are receiving money in exchange for it, or are contractually required to provide it. And if a company did want a script report for some reason, the writer is perfectly capable of sending them a copy of whatever they need. In all the years I've worked in this industry, no one at a production company has ever asked to see one of the FD script reports outside the Line Producer that's budgeting and scheduling the project. just keep in mind that anything you send out should be copyrighted and/or registered with the wga first.The only reason anyone in Hollywood needs the FD file is if they're rewriting the script or budgeting and scheduling it and want to use the tagger to import the script into their production software. FD has "reports" generating features that can be useful but i still doubt they would find a need for that at the early stages - just reading.
and if these people ask for your script in FD then it's probably not b/c they want to alter them. No one inside the industry will ask you for a script in celtx.
#Final draft tagger download#
There are tons of free PDF conversion utilities that you can download online. Unless you're selling your work to someone who requests the Final Draft file, there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to use Word macros or a free program like Celtx, and then submit your script as a PDF. Out of curiosity, though, who's asking you for scripts in Final Draft format? I wouldn't recommend sending the work files - be it Word or Final Draft - to anyone. You can probably find used older versions on sale even cheaper than that.Īnd if you're still a student, you can usually get an academic version for around $99-$150. Any suggestions on where to get it cheap? Obviously, e-bay comes to mind, but a lot of those bargain deals don't actually give you the software, but have you download it from some site.Final Draft is only $190 at Amazon: They specifically say, "Don't send us your screenplay in WORD." Unfortunately, I have yet to sell my first script and shelling out $500 or so for Final Draft is not the move I want to take right now in this economy. Hi, I have a Microsoft Word screenwriting program downloaded, but a lot of people are now asking for.
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