Writing a screenplay is the first step. Revising it is the rest of the journey. Learn how to rewrite and edit like a Hollywood screenwriter in this 24-tutorial Final Draft course by Matt Vanacoro.
Matt Vanacoro is an A-List New York City based performer, composer and educator with deep experience in all aspects of production, synthesis, electronic keyboards and music technology...
If you think that writing a screenplay is difficult... you're right! But what about revisions? Most screenplays go through many, many revisions and they all have to be done according the unwritten film industry rules. This course is designed to help you rewrite and edit your screenplay in Final Draft using all the powerful editing tools this screenwriting software has to offer.
One of the most important things that screenwriters need to know is how to easily navigate around a script. The first 7 tutorials in this course give you all the tools and tips to make getting around your script fast and efficient. Then, once you start revising, you learn how to edit dialog, renumber, omit and re-order scenes. All of this is managed by the all-important Revision Mode where you can accurately mark-up, date and track every change made to your script throughout the rewriting process. This ensures that you (and your collaborators) are all on the "same page".
This course is filled with many essential screenwriting tips to help you edit, organize and get your script ready for shooting. So sit back and learn how to revise and edit your script like a pro, in accordance with film industry standards, using Final Draft in this 24-tutorial course by Matt Vanacoro.
Learned some great things in this course. Especially loved the intro to FD Reader and FD Writer.
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Badmac wrote on March 20, 2016
A wonderfully presented and detailed exploration that digs deep into the advanced functions of Final Draft. Matt's teaching style is engaging, and his deft use of humor holds your interest so that you'll find yourself glued to the screen, not wanting to leave till the very end. If you're serious about attaining a pro level understanding of this marvelous software, watch this. Now!
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William K Marshall wrote on May 30, 2015
Another lesson filled with "Meat." This Second tutorial is allowing me to create and edit a musical as I am watching it. I had FD7 for over 13 years and never felt confident to use it event once. I am using FD9 within 24 hours of purchase, thanks to this tutorial. ALSO: The information about protecting your scripts is very useful as well.