Screenwriting - Using Final Draft

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  • This course is open for 12 weeks
  • 6 lesson series
  • 2 hours, 4 minutes of video
  • Illustrated Tutorials

In this class supplement, students will learn how to use Final Draft screenwriting software directly from Final Draft's own Zack Gutin.

This series also features screenwriter of "Now You See Me," Edward Ricourt, "Breaking Bad" script supervisor Jenn Carroll, and script supervisor of "Mad Men," Sue Swindle.

In addition to the lessons, this class also contains a number of other resources, including:

  • Hundreds of test questions - Simply use the FilmSkills Test Manager to mix and match questions from each lesson to create unlimited, fully-customizable tests.
     
  • Projects and Exercises - Choose from nearly a dozen projects that can be assigned, submitted, and graded... all inside FilmSkills.
     
  • Downloads and Web Links - Many lessons contain a wealth of samples, downloadable files, and examples students can apply to their own projects.

 

In addition, this FilmSkills Class includes a suite of classroom management tools, including:

  • Integrated Class Calendar – Sync classroom events, lessons, tests, and projects with all the students in this class.
     
  • Discussion Forums – Create group discussions, direct message individual students in this class, and post announcements to the entire class.
     
  • Upload your own files and weblinks – Customize this class with your own materials and web links.
     
  • Track student progress  – Built in video tracking lets you see who is watching the videos, and who isn't.
     
  • Class and Student GradeBooks – Track student attendance and participation, test and project results, and add external grades with ease.


The FilmSkills Final Draft Class is an engaging, video-based series that fully replaces the textbook by engaging students with expert advice and interactivity.

 

 

The lessons
  • Final Draft - Script Basics

    In this first of 6 training modules, learn the basics of script formatting and how you can use Final Draft software to begin formatting your screenplay, including scene headers, action lines, dialogue, parentheticals, dual dialogue, and transitions.
  • Final Draft - Using Templates

    In this second of 6 training modules, learn how to use existing templates to format your Final Draft script into hundreds of popular formats including sitcoms, hour-long dramas, SNL skits, multi-camera shows, Broadway musicals, and novels.
  • Final Draft - Story Organizing

    In this third of 6 training modules, learn how to throw away the old note card and use Final Draft's story organizing capabilities to organize your scenes, characters, and dialogue in an efficient way.
  • Final Draft - Distributing Your Script

    In this fourth of 6 training modules, learn how to export and distribute your script through Final Draft for both physical and electronic delivery, prepare your script for table reads, water mark, and learn about Final Draft on mobile devices.
  • Final Draft - Tips, Tricks, & Utilities

    In this fifth of 6 training modules, enhance your use of Final Draft with a number of tips and tricks.
  • Final Draft - Production

    In this last of 6 training modules, learn how to use Final Draft to manage script changes and revisions, how to lock pages, manage scene numbers, scene omissions and additions, and export reports that quickly analyze your script for production.