I don’t think many people are planning to insert images into their screenplay, but now it’s finally possible. This new feature has me dreaming of a day when I never have to type again. Click it and not only are you able to speak dialogue, but everything else you need to add to your script using “Dictation Commands” that include commands such as “Move left,” “Move right,” “Go to previous field,” and “Undo that.” These work surprisingly well, assuming you’re very familiar with screenplay formatting.

Just like on your smartphone, an image of a little microphone sits at the bottom of the screen. If you’re like me and you’re constantly dealing with wrist/shoulder/neck pain from spending too much time at the computer, you’ll be happy to know the new “Speech to Script” feature is incredibly helpful. Here are my six favorite new or improved features in Final Draft 11. Reaching out to a wider base is a wise move since technology is rapidly changing how we experience our entertainment.įinal Draft 11 is currently available for download for $249, but you can save $30 if you purchase through us!

It also appears the software company has decided to appeal to more groups of writers, not just TV and screenwriters which is great because many writers write in various formats. I’m happy to report that Final Draft 11 feels much improved. I’ve been working in Final Draft 10 for some time and while I appreciate the designer’s goal of uncluttering the screen, I’ve always felt there simply weren’t enough buttons at the top of the screen and I often had to click through several drop-down menus before finding the correct tool. Often, the newer versions didn’t seem that advanced over the previous version and sometimes had font or printing glitches that ended up causing a headache making whether or not to upgrade a big decision. Back in 2002, I purchased FD 5 and steadily upgraded over the years as the newest versions came out. To upgrade or not to upgrade, that is the question.Įvery few years screenwriters ask themselves if they should upgrade to the latest version of Final Draft.

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