[Konvas] Celtx for scriptwriting (off-topic)

[Adam Frey]

H. W. Stone wrote:
> Within the WGA ranks it is known as the last choice for work, right 
> behind templates on Word.

That's quite strange, but then again, I'm not a Guild member.

I started out using Final Draft and wrote several screenplays and such 
with it. But then someone turned me onto the Mozilla-based Celtx several 
years ago. At first, I'll admit, it had its shortcomings due to limited 
features - but that was when it was in its early beta stages.

It took quite a long time (a few years) to come out of beta. In this 
case, beta meant stable; but it did not have a lot of working features. 
And that's probably what the WGA has based their opinions on 
(unfortunately).

Since Celtx's later beta stages (probably around version 0.97 and up), 
I'd have to say they've added a lot to it and it's become quite a 
powerful screen writing tool.

With the newer versions of Celtx, I can't see how it could possibly rank 
behind an MS Word template. Since I don't own MS Word, does it allow you 
to do things like online project collaboration and/or storage? (Celtx 
allows this thru a paid service called Celtx Studios - but it is rather 
inexpensive).

I've written several scripts and other things using Celtx and it's 
always been good to me - stable work platform and easy to use. At one 
point I had a few issues with my Mac and formatting while printing - but 
I've had a LOT of issues with Macs and printing, so that probably wasn't 
Celtx's fault (almost every time I use Text and print something via my 
Mac with a font size of 12, it will print with such small letters that 
you can barely read it - could be my printer, could be my Mac, not sure).

Anyway, like I said, I can't argue with it - it's been good to me. And I 
can't see why the WGA would think so lowly of it, unless they are still 
dwelling on old beta versions...


Cheers,

Adam Frey
Director/Cinematographer
Crimson Chain Productions
http://crimsonchain.com

Crimson Chain Productions
PO Box 35
Libertytown, MD 21771