$250 is a big chunk of change for most screenwriters. To strain a metaphor, it feels like I’m driving a 1994 Ford Taurus in the age of the Smart Car and the Mini-Cooper.ĭislike 3) The price. That “1990’s desktop” feeling permeates Final Draft, and its cousin, Movie Magic Screenwriter. The game has changed when it comes to simplicity and elegance. ![]() someone who’s worked in IT, designed networks, and built and repaired pc’s and macs for 30 years, AKA “a total computer dummy.”)ĭislike 2) The interface/user experience. I reserve that for folks like the Westboro Baptist Church, Monsanto, and shows like The Bachelor.īut what do I strongly dislike about Final Draft?ĭislike 1) Its penchant for crashing in the most inopportune moments, no matter what version I have, and no matter whether I run it on my PC or my Mac. What do I hate? Well, “hate” is a strong word. And 95% of the time, that’s either a PDF or, you guessed it, a Final Draft file.) ![]() (And if you’re running a script coverage service like me, you need to be able to open whatever file the client sends in. What do I love? Its ubiquity: Everybody uses it.
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