Both .fdr and .fdx files are types of Final Draft documents. Files with the .fdx extension come from Final Draft 8, while .fdr documents are from earlier versions of Final Draft. Final Draft 8 can open and save .fdr files, but older versions of Final Draft cannot open .fdx files. The .fdx format is based […]
What is Movie Magic Screenwriter?
Movie Magic Screenwriter is a popular scriptwriting word processor, like Highland, Final Draft or Celtx. It is available for both Macintosh and Windows. Online, you may see the application referred to as: “Movie Magic Screenwriter” “Screenwriter” “Movie Magic” “MMS” “MMSW” It is comparable in price and features to Final Draft. Each program has its fans […]
Is Final Draft on the iPad?
Yes. As of August 2012, Final Draft Writer is available for iPad for $49.99. FDX Reader by Quote-Unquote Apps can be used to read Final Draft 8 documents (.fdx files) on the iPad or iPhone, but is not a script editor. More from johnaugust.com FDX Reader now in iPhone We made an app Screenwriting software […]
What is Final Draft?
Final Draft is a word processor built specifically for scriptwriting. It is considered the industry standard screenplay writing software. Final Draft versions 1 through 7 produce .FDR files; Final Draft 8 uses .FDX files, which can be read on the iPad with FDX Reader. While Final Draft is the industry standard scriptwriting software, it […]
What is a screenplay?
A screenplay is a script for a film or television show. It includes dialogue as well as stage direction and character actions and movement. Screenplays have a specific format, although there can be slight variations based on factors: Type (i.e. film, multicam TV, singlecam TV, etc.) Destination (studios and networks often have specific idiosyncrasies) Origin […]