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"If you’re serious about learning to write scripts, then Movie Outline is a lot cheaper than booking yourself onto a screenwriting course at film school. And, while there are similar, alternative packages available, we haven’t seen one that’s as straightforward, helpful and complete as this."
-- Jonathan Parkyn

Creative Screenwriting

"Movie Outline 3 does a terrific job of helping writers organize their development process from beginning to end and has effectively raised the bar in the screenwriting software arena."

-- Sean Kennelly

Macworld

"If you're an aspiring screenwriter looking to get that first script under your belt, Movie Outline's focus on outlining and character work could help get your script off on the right foot, possibly saving you hundreds of pages of rewrites."
-- Tim Haddock

Film & Festivals

"If you are one of those people who have stacks of notebooks and index cards filled with scribbled ideas and scenes then this program is a godsend."

-- Chris Patmore

MicroFilmmaker

"Movie Outline 3 separates itself from the screenwriting pack by giving you access to many professional techniques but in a way that doesn't require a degree from the UCLA film school to comprehend! "

-- Monika DeLeeuw-Taylor

Writers' Journal

"I've used just about every screenwriting program on the market, and I can tell you now, without reservation, that my screenwriting software of choice is Movie Outline."

-- Carl Hose

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What the Pros Say...

I have tried every software application imaginable in quest of the perfect way to write a movie and when I put Movie Outline on my Mac I came to the end of the rainbow. Kieth MerrillAcademy Award® Winner

I use Movie Outline all the time. It has many powerful features, is easy to use and makes writing and formatting a screenplay a breeze. No script writer should be without it. Kevin WilliamsonScreenwriter – Scream

If you're looking for a tool to help you nurture your idea for a movie into an actual shooting script I recommend this program without hesitation. Professor Richard WalterChairman of the UCLA Graduate Screenwriting Program

This is the most complete package I've seen for the screenwriter in one application from outline to final draft. I recommend this program to all scribes – from novice to pro. Karl IglesiasUCLA Instructor & Author

I thoroughly enjoy working with Movie Outline 3 and find it well designed, easy to use, helpful and entertaining. If you're a novice or seasoned pro, this program can aid greatly in your creative process. Marc Scott ZicreeWriter – The Next Generation

Movie Outline does a terrific job of helping writers organize their development process from beginning to end and has effectively raised the bar in the screenwriting software arena. Sean KennellyCreative Screenwriting

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Script Formatting

Story Outlining

Organize Scenes

Act Structuring

Story Pacing

Character Arcs

Industry Standard Scrpt Formatting
Auto-Complete & Auto-Pagination
Auto-Convert & Auto-Capitalization

Unlike regular word processing software, Movie Outline 3 lays out your text to industry standard script format by using 'Tab & Enter' keyboard shortcuts. It also guesses character names, auto-completes scene headings and transitions and auto-paginates as you type.

Fully-Integrated Step-Outlining
Highlight, Merge & Rearrange Steps
Story, Script & Notes For Each Step

Movie Outline's intuitive design helps you build and navigate your story outline, script and notes step by step through an AV remote-style console. You can highlight steps in different colors, merge multiple steps into a single step and easily rearrange your story narrative.

Index Cards For Steps & Scenes
Drag & Drop Reorganization
Color-Coded To Match Story Structure

Organizing your storyline is simple with Movie Outline's 'Drag & Drop' index cards which display your outline, script and notes for each step and scene. The cards can be color-coded to match your current structure template and repositioned in your outline with your mouse.

Create Your Own Structure Templates
Expand & Collapse Step Content
Reference 12 Hollywood Movies

PowerView lets you easily customize your story structure into color-coded acts, sequences or chapters and includes sample templates like the "3 Act Structure" and the "Hero's Journey" which many Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. You can also create your own templates.

Analyze Highs & Lows Of Your Story
Set FeelFactor Levels For Each Step
View 12 Hollywood Movie Graphs

Analyze your story pacing via a colored graph and compare it with breakdowns of popular movies in your reference library. The graph displays "FeelFactors" which are story elements that evoke a response in your audience such as shock, mystery, tension and romance.

Create In-Depth Character Profiles
Build Character Arcs Step By Step
Track Characters & View Speech Count

Movie Outline's Character Profile Wizard helps you create three-dimensional characters by answering a series of probing questions to build their personality. You can also define relationships with other characters and develop individual story arcs scene by scene.