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After your heading, press Enter . This automatically places you in the Action element to describe visual details.
Listen to your feature by going to Tools > Speech Control . Hearing your dialogue aloud can help you catch awkward pacing or typos.
To "make a feature" in , you'll want to start with a blank screenplay template and utilize the program's automated formatting tools to keep your script industry-standard. 1. Start a New Feature Project To begin your feature-length screenplay: Go to the File menu in the top left corner. Select New from Template . Final Draft 11.1.3
Type "I" or "E" and press Tab to quickly select INT. (Interior) or EXT. (Exterior).
Choose from the list of scripts and click New . This opens a blank document with pre-set margins and spacing for a standard feature film. 2. Basic Scene Construction After your heading, press Enter
Final Draft handles the formatting for you. Use these shortcuts to build your scenes:
In version 11.1.3, you can export your work by going to File > Save as PDF . 4. Organize with the Navigator Hearing your dialogue aloud can help you catch
For markers like "FADE OUT.", hold Command (Mac) or Control (Windows) and press 6 . 3. Essential Feature Writing Tools