What features distinguish a script processor from regular word processing?
Script processors are enhanced in three major areas: • Single keystroke margin setting/CAP enabling/spacing • Insertion of often used text such as INT./EXT., CUT TO:, character names, etc. • Automatic page breaking with CONTINUEDs, (more), (cont’d), scene numbers, etc. If you have ever tried to keep on top of all those rules and changes with a regular word processor, you know the value of a script processing program already. Q: What is a “Stand-Alone” script processor? A: A Stand-Alone script processor works independent of a word processing program. All that is required are the minimum hardware configurations which are specified by the manufacturer. All menus, on-line help, user controls and background functions were designed with one specific goal in mind: to make script writing easier. Imagine looking in a manual and finding that every page contains information that pertains to what you are doing! What a switch! Q: Do I have to re-type my existing scripts into a script processor? A:
