Customer Rating: 
Summary: Does so much more than I thought
Comment: I have to admit I didn't know that much about the software expect that it formatted screenplays and had notecards. I bought it because of a recommendation, I heard it was the best. When I did the tutorial I learned that it did so much more than write a script. It's a word processor, and has templates for treatments, outlines, manuscripts, resumes, and of course, as advertised does stageplays and TV shows. But it has different templates for BBC TV shows and 3 different types of stageplays, as well as broadway musicals. It also comes with Tagger a software that tags items like character, locations, and props in your script to breakdown for schedules and budgets. I can't tell you a lot about the bugs people are talking about because I have not noticed anything yet. I didn't use the other versions so I have no complaints about this version. The software has done nothing but been a blessing to me.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good For What I've Done
Comment: ...and that's not saying much. This was bought under the recommendation of my brother (cinematographer) who uses it pretty regularly.
I like it. It seems pretty straight forward once you use the help files for things you don't understand. But once I got past the little minor things, I was cranking out a screenplay in no time. I'm by no means a professional screen writer, but I really view this program as a means to and end; getting an idea down in a format. The rest is up to you.
Customer Rating:
Summary: VERY USEFUL
Comment:
I used this product once I received it. I Love it, and recommend to anybody looking for a smooth, well developed, easy to use screen-writing program to pick up a copy of the latest Final Draft installment. Even if you have an earlier version, check this one out, it has so much more.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great program!
Comment: I've had Final Draft for 2 days now and I think this program is awesome. My script is materializing with much ease. Now that I have this program, my overloaded brain can finally be emptied. Hail Final Draft!
Customer Rating:
Summary: A Message from Final Draft Customer Support
Comment: If you're nervous about buying Final Draft 7 because of some of the reviews posted here, there's no need to be. The current build of Final Draft 7 [and the one that's sold on Amazon] is far and away the most thoroughly tested piece of software Final Draft, Inc. has ever released. It comes with an unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee; you can even try before you buy by downloading the free demo from our website, www.finaldraft.com.
Some of the reviews here said:
1. "FINAL DRAFT 7 WILL DESTROY YOUR SCRIPT."
It won't. Final Draft 7 has no ability whatsoever to "destroy" a script. Tens of thousands of writers use it every day without any trouble.
2. "FINAL DRAFT HAS TAKEN OUT ITS BEST FEATURES..."
We didn't. Final Draft, Inc. innovates based on what our users and our technology partners [such as Avid and EP Scheduling] demand. Visit our website and read what some top filmmakers say about us; they wouldn't use us if we removed features they've asked us to include.
3. "...TRIED TO REINSTALL IT BUT IT WOULDN'T ALLOW IT."
It does. The program can be installed over and over again on multiple computers.
4. "THIS PROGRAM IS RIDDLED WITH BUGS."
It's not. Like just about every other piece of software ever sold, Final Draft 7's early iterations did have issues. However, in the two years since its debut, we've released free updates that have eliminated 99% of these issues. We invite those reviewers who have had trouble to contact our support staff, which will work to find out exactly what the problem is.
Final Draft is used by countless feature film production companies and TV shows as well as every major studio and agency. It's used by every important film school in the country. We offer 24/7 phone, email and online support and are anxious to take excellent care of our registered customers. If you have any concerns before you order, we invite to you call us at 800-231-4055. We'll be happy to talk things over with you.
Final Draft Customer Support
Calabasas, California
Summary: Does so much more than I thought
Comment: I have to admit I didn't know that much about the software expect that it formatted screenplays and had notecards. I bought it because of a recommendation, I heard it was the best. When I did the tutorial I learned that it did so much more than write a script. It's a word processor, and has templates for treatments, outlines, manuscripts, resumes, and of course, as advertised does stageplays and TV shows. But it has different templates for BBC TV shows and 3 different types of stageplays, as well as broadway musicals. It also comes with Tagger a software that tags items like character, locations, and props in your script to breakdown for schedules and budgets. I can't tell you a lot about the bugs people are talking about because I have not noticed anything yet. I didn't use the other versions so I have no complaints about this version. The software has done nothing but been a blessing to me.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good For What I've Done
Comment: ...and that's not saying much. This was bought under the recommendation of my brother (cinematographer) who uses it pretty regularly.
I like it. It seems pretty straight forward once you use the help files for things you don't understand. But once I got past the little minor things, I was cranking out a screenplay in no time. I'm by no means a professional screen writer, but I really view this program as a means to and end; getting an idea down in a format. The rest is up to you.
Customer Rating:
Summary: VERY USEFUL
Comment:
I used this product once I received it. I Love it, and recommend to anybody looking for a smooth, well developed, easy to use screen-writing program to pick up a copy of the latest Final Draft installment. Even if you have an earlier version, check this one out, it has so much more.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great program!
Comment: I've had Final Draft for 2 days now and I think this program is awesome. My script is materializing with much ease. Now that I have this program, my overloaded brain can finally be emptied. Hail Final Draft!
Customer Rating:
Summary: A Message from Final Draft Customer Support
Comment: If you're nervous about buying Final Draft 7 because of some of the reviews posted here, there's no need to be. The current build of Final Draft 7 [and the one that's sold on Amazon] is far and away the most thoroughly tested piece of software Final Draft, Inc. has ever released. It comes with an unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee; you can even try before you buy by downloading the free demo from our website, www.finaldraft.com.
Some of the reviews here said:
1. "FINAL DRAFT 7 WILL DESTROY YOUR SCRIPT."
It won't. Final Draft 7 has no ability whatsoever to "destroy" a script. Tens of thousands of writers use it every day without any trouble.
2. "FINAL DRAFT HAS TAKEN OUT ITS BEST FEATURES..."
We didn't. Final Draft, Inc. innovates based on what our users and our technology partners [such as Avid and EP Scheduling] demand. Visit our website and read what some top filmmakers say about us; they wouldn't use us if we removed features they've asked us to include.
3. "...TRIED TO REINSTALL IT BUT IT WOULDN'T ALLOW IT."
It does. The program can be installed over and over again on multiple computers.
4. "THIS PROGRAM IS RIDDLED WITH BUGS."
It's not. Like just about every other piece of software ever sold, Final Draft 7's early iterations did have issues. However, in the two years since its debut, we've released free updates that have eliminated 99% of these issues. We invite those reviewers who have had trouble to contact our support staff, which will work to find out exactly what the problem is.
Final Draft is used by countless feature film production companies and TV shows as well as every major studio and agency. It's used by every important film school in the country. We offer 24/7 phone, email and online support and are anxious to take excellent care of our registered customers. If you have any concerns before you order, we invite to you call us at 800-231-4055. We'll be happy to talk things over with you.
Final Draft Customer Support
Calabasas, California
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