montage user guide

Create, Write and Submit Scripts for Film, TV, and TheaterUser Guide v1.3

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Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................8Philosophy of Montage........................................................................................................................................9Installing & Launching........................................................................................................................................11Registration..........................................................................................................................................................12Check for Updates ..............................................................................................................................................14System Requirements.........................................................................................................................................16Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................16Help & Notes .......................................................................................................................................................17

Chapter 2 Starting a Script ..........................................................................................................................................18Creating a Script..................................................................................................................................................19Importing a Script ...............................................................................................................................................20Importing a Final Draft® Script.........................................................................................................................21Importing a Text or RTF Script .........................................................................................................................23

Chapter 3 Working With Scripts ...............................................................................................................................26Views.....................................................................................................................................................................27Removing a View................................................................................................................................................28Using the Tab-Return System ...........................................................................................................................29Using Keywords..................................................................................................................................................33Searching a Script ................................................................................................................................................35Saving a Find as a SmartView...........................................................................................................................36Finding in a Script................................................................................................................................................37

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Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................8Philosophy of Montage........................................................................................................................................9Installing & Launching........................................................................................................................................11Registration..........................................................................................................................................................12Check for Updates ..............................................................................................................................................14System Requirements.........................................................................................................................................16Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................16Help & Notes .......................................................................................................................................................17

Chapter 2 Starting a Script ..........................................................................................................................................18Creating a Script..................................................................................................................................................19Importing a Script ...............................................................................................................................................20Importing a Final Draft® Script.........................................................................................................................21Importing a Text or RTF Script .........................................................................................................................23

Chapter 3 Working With Scripts ...............................................................................................................................26Views.....................................................................................................................................................................27Removing a View................................................................................................................................................28Using the Tab-Return System ...........................................................................................................................29Using Keywords..................................................................................................................................................33Searching a Script ................................................................................................................................................35Saving a Find as a SmartView...........................................................................................................................36Finding in a Script................................................................................................................................................37

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Chapter 4 Scene Navigation .......................................................................................................................................38Using the Scene Navigation Palette..................................................................................................................39

Chapter 5 Exporting.....................................................................................................................................................40Exporting a Script................................................................................................................................................41

Chapter 6 Script View..................................................................................................................................................42Using the Script View .........................................................................................................................................43Splitting Vertically...............................................................................................................................................44Splitting Horizontally .........................................................................................................................................45

Chapter 7 Scene View ..................................................................................................................................................46Adding a Scene ....................................................................................................................................................47Naming a Scene...................................................................................................................................................48Inserting an Annotation.....................................................................................................................................49

Chapter 8 Full Screen View.........................................................................................................................................50Using Full Screen View.......................................................................................................................................51

Chapter 9 Outline View..............................................................................................................................................53Adding a Scene ....................................................................................................................................................54Adding a Character to a Scene..........................................................................................................................55Reordering Scenes ..............................................................................................................................................56

Chapter 10 Character View ........................................................................................................................................57Adding a Character.............................................................................................................................................58Making Character Notes....................................................................................................................................59

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Chapter 11 Locations View .........................................................................................................................................61Adding a Location...............................................................................................................................................62Changing a Location Name...............................................................................................................................63

Chapter 12 Research View ..........................................................................................................................................65Adding a Location ..............................................................................................................................................66

Chapter 13 Tasks...........................................................................................................................................................67Adding a Task......................................................................................................................................................68

Chapter 14 Contacts .....................................................................................................................................................69Adding a Contact ................................................................................................................................................70Downloading Contacts.......................................................................................................................................71Viewing Contacts in Address Book..................................................................................................................72

Chapter 15 Queries.......................................................................................................................................................73Creating a Query Letter.....................................................................................................................................74Attaching a Query Letter to a Contact.............................................................................................................75

Chapter 16 Synopsis .....................................................................................................................................................77Creating a Synopsis ............................................................................................................................................78

Chapter 17 Title Page...................................................................................................................................................79Creating a Title Page...........................................................................................................................................80Printing a Title Page............................................................................................................................................80

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Chapter 11 Locations View .........................................................................................................................................61Adding a Location...............................................................................................................................................62Changing a Location Name...............................................................................................................................63

Chapter 12 Research View ..........................................................................................................................................65Adding a Location ..............................................................................................................................................66

Chapter 13 Tasks...........................................................................................................................................................67Adding a Task......................................................................................................................................................68

Chapter 14 Contacts .....................................................................................................................................................69Adding a Contact ................................................................................................................................................70Downloading Contacts.......................................................................................................................................71Viewing Contacts in Address Book..................................................................................................................72

Chapter 15 Queries.......................................................................................................................................................73Creating a Query Letter.....................................................................................................................................74Attaching a Query Letter to a Contact.............................................................................................................75

Chapter 16 Synopsis .....................................................................................................................................................77Creating a Synopsis ............................................................................................................................................78

Chapter 17 Title Page...................................................................................................................................................79Creating a Title Page...........................................................................................................................................80Printing a Title Page............................................................................................................................................80

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Chapter 18 Smart Views..............................................................................................................................................81Creating a Smart View.......................................................................................................................................82

Chapter 19 Printing......................................................................................................................................................85Printing a Screenplay..........................................................................................................................................86Widow & Orphan Control.................................................................................................................................87More & Cont’d.....................................................................................................................................................88Setting Print Headers..........................................................................................................................................89Setting Margins....................................................................................................................................................90

Chapter 20 Templates..................................................................................................................................................91Configuring Elements ........................................................................................................................................92Creating a Template ...........................................................................................................................................93Managing Templates ..........................................................................................................................................94Default Templates ...............................................................................................................................................95Template Specifications ......................................................................................................................................96

Chapter 21 Production...............................................................................................................................................101Adding Scene Numbers ...................................................................................................................................102Removing Scene Numbers..............................................................................................................................106

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Chapter 18 Smart Views..............................................................................................................................................81Creating a Smart View.......................................................................................................................................82

Chapter 19 Printing......................................................................................................................................................85Printing a Screenplay..........................................................................................................................................86Widow & Orphan Control.................................................................................................................................87More & Cont’d.....................................................................................................................................................88Setting Print Headers..........................................................................................................................................89Setting Margins....................................................................................................................................................90

Chapter 20 Templates..................................................................................................................................................91Configuring Elements ........................................................................................................................................92Creating a Template ...........................................................................................................................................93Managing Templates ..........................................................................................................................................94Default Templates ...............................................................................................................................................95Template Specifications ......................................................................................................................................96

Chapter 21 Production...............................................................................................................................................101Adding Scene Numbers ...................................................................................................................................102Removing Scene Numbers..............................................................................................................................106

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Chapter 22 Preferences..............................................................................................................................................107General Preferences..........................................................................................................................................108Editor Preferences.............................................................................................................................................109Full Screen Preferences.....................................................................................................................................110Status Preferences .............................................................................................................................................111Keywords Preferences .....................................................................................................................................112

Chapter 23 Toolbars...................................................................................................................................................113The Default Toolbar..........................................................................................................................................114Customizing the Toolbar.................................................................................................................................115Custom Toolbar Items .....................................................................................................................................116

Chapter 24 Help..........................................................................................................................................................117Montage Help....................................................................................................................................................118Montage User Guide.........................................................................................................................................118How To Format Your Screenplay Like a Pro ...............................................................................................118Copyright Your Script......................................................................................................................................119Register Your Script..........................................................................................................................................119Screenwriter’s Shop .........................................................................................................................................120iScript™ Your Script .........................................................................................................................................121Buy Montage......................................................................................................................................................122Check For Updates ...........................................................................................................................................123

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Chapter 22 Preferences..............................................................................................................................................107General Preferences..........................................................................................................................................108Editor Preferences.............................................................................................................................................109Full Screen Preferences.....................................................................................................................................110Status Preferences .............................................................................................................................................111Keywords Preferences .....................................................................................................................................112

Chapter 23 Toolbars...................................................................................................................................................113The Default Toolbar..........................................................................................................................................114Customizing the Toolbar.................................................................................................................................115Custom Toolbar Items .....................................................................................................................................116

Chapter 24 Help..........................................................................................................................................................117Montage Help....................................................................................................................................................118Montage User Guide.........................................................................................................................................118How To Format Your Screenplay Like a Pro ...............................................................................................118Copyright Your Script......................................................................................................................................119Register Your Script..........................................................................................................................................119Screenwriter’s Shop .........................................................................................................................................120iScript™ Your Script .........................................................................................................................................121Buy Montage......................................................................................................................................................122Check For Updates ...........................................................................................................................................123

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Chapter 1

Welcome.

Writing screenplays - it’s about the writing, isn't it?

We built Montage so that the tool to manage your creativitystays out of your way. Montage, with a simple user interfaceand intuitive, yet powerful features, makes it simple to stay oncourse to create, edit and manage screenplays.

Once your script is complete, Montage allows you to submit,track, send your queries, synopsis, and scripts to hundreds ofincluded industry contacts through Montage's integration withApple's Address Book.

In this user guide you will find step-by-step visual instructionsto help you use Montage to easily create scripts. Writing thescript...that’s up to you.

Introduction toMontage

In This Chapter:

Philosophy of Montage

Installing & Launching

System Requirements

Technical Support

Montage Help

Notes



Mac OS X Technologiesin Montage

Universal

Spotlight

Applescript

Address Book

The guiding philosophy behind Montage is composed ofseveral ideas:

• An attractive and intuitive user interface

• Text that looks great on-screen and on paper

• Managing the writing process from research to final draft

• Providing a multi-dimensional view of a script.

• Filtering the script with Smart Views

• Searching scripts from the Finder using Spotlight

• Helping the writer focus on the writing.

• Aiding script submission to included industry contacts

Chapter 1: Introduction to Montage


Mac OS X Technologiesin Montage

Universal

Spotlight

Applescript

Address Book

The guiding philosophy behind Montage is composed ofseveral ideas:

• An attractive and intuitive user interface

• Text that looks great on-screen and on paper

• Managing the writing process from research to final draft

• Providing a multi-dimensional view of a script.

• Filtering the script with Smart Views

• Searching scripts from the Finder using Spotlight

• Helping the writer focus on the writing.

• Aiding script submission to included industry contacts

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ScenesThe basic building blocks of a script. Each scene not only stores the writing for that scenebut it contains a title, status, notes, annotations, a list of characters, locations, and dates. Allthe extra information helps you craft a better script and is the instrument by which you canfilter the script with a find or a smart view.

OutlineThe live-updating outline is one of the main concepts behind Montage. It gives you theability to quickly make changes to the script. Changing a character or location will change itthroughout the script. The Re-ordering of scenes is as easy as drag and drop.

Smart ViewsSmart Views show a view of your script based on search criteria you define instead of itsphysical location in your script. Most screenwriting software is rigid: a script starts at FADEIN: and progresses in a straight line to FADE OUT:. Smart Views fundamentally change theway you view your script because now you can view parts of the script together regardlessof their location in the script.

Full Screen ViewDistractions get in the way of writing, with so many things to look at on screen your eyescan wander to an email or an icon bouncing in the dock. Full screen view encompasses thewhole screen and presents you with nothing but your script, allowing you to get morewriting done with less distractions.



ScenesThe basic building blocks of a script. Each scene not only stores the writing for that scenebut it contains a title, status, notes, annotations, a list of characters, locations, and dates. Allthe extra information helps you craft a better script and is the instrument by which you canfilter the script with a find or a smart view.

OutlineThe live-updating outline is one of the main concepts behind Montage. It gives you theability to quickly make changes to the script. Changing a character or location will change itthroughout the script. The Re-ordering of scenes is as easy as drag and drop.

Smart ViewsSmart Views show a view of your script based on search criteria you define instead of itsphysical location in your script. Most screenwriting software is rigid: a script starts at FADEIN: and progresses in a straight line to FADE OUT:. Smart Views fundamentally change theway you view your script because now you can view parts of the script together regardlessof their location in the script.

Full Screen ViewDistractions get in the way of writing, with so many things to look at on screen your eyescan wander to an email or an icon bouncing in the dock. Full screen view encompasses thewhole screen and presents you with nothing but your script, allowing you to get morewriting done with less distractions.

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Installing & Launching

To install Montage:

1 Mount the disk image by double-clicking on the Montage.dmg file in theFinder.

2 Drag and drop the Montage icononto your Applications folder.

Montage is copied onto your harddrive.

3 Once the copying finishes, you’reready to start using Montage.

4 Launch Montage by navigating toyour applications folder and double-clicking the Montage icon.

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Registration

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To register Montage:

1 When you first launch Montage you areprompted to register or buy the software.

Click Buy Now to go to the Mariner eStoreto purchase a license if you haven’t done soalready.

Click Register to enter your serial number.

Click Not Yet to continue to use the softwarein trial mode.

Note: The trial period lasts 30 consecutive daysfrom the first time you enter into the trial period.After this trial period you will either need topurchase a license to continue using the softwareor discard it from your computer.


Registration

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1 When you first launch Montage you areprompted to register or buy the software.

Click Buy Now to go to the Mariner eStoreto purchase a license if you haven’t done soalready.

Click Register to enter your serial number.

Click Not Yet to continue to use the softwarein trial mode.

Note: The trial period lasts 30 consecutive daysfrom the first time you enter into the trial period.After this trial period you will either need topurchase a license to continue using the softwareor discard it from your computer.


Registration


1 Clcik the Register button..

2 Enter your serial number.

Your serial number was eitherprovided on the back of the disk sleeveon a sticker or in an email receipt.

3 Click OK when you are finished.

Note: The serial number will be in theformat of:

MGXXX-XX-XXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXXXX

Hint: Your serial number can be found inthe General pane of Preferences.

Further help can be obtained on theMariner Software website at:

http://www.marinersoftware.com/sitepage.php?page=104

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Registration


1 Clcik the Register button..

2 Enter your serial number.

Your serial number was eitherprovided on the back of the disk sleeveon a sticker or in an email receipt.

3 Click OK when you are finished.

Note: The serial number will be in theformat of:

MGXXX-XX-XXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXXXX

Hint: Your serial number can be found inthe General pane of Preferences.

Further help can be obtained on theMariner Software website at:

http://www.marinersoftware.com/sitepage.php?page=104

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Check For Updates

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When Montage starts up, or at any timeyou’d like, you can check for updates. Here’show:

1 On first start up, a dialog appears.

2 Choose whether or not to include ananonymous system profile. Click on the“More info about anonymous system profile”for more information about the informationcollected see the following page in thischapter.

3 Click the Yes button.

Montage will now check for updates on everylaunch.

4 When you check for updates a dialogappears letting you know you are either up-to-date or there is a new version todownload.

Note: You can always check for updates manuallyfrom either the Montage menu>Check forUpdates... or from the Help menu.


Check For Updates

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When Montage starts up, or at any timeyou’d like, you can check for updates. Here’show:

1 On first start up, a dialog appears.

2 Choose whether or not to include ananonymous system profile. Click on the“More info about anonymous system profile”for more information about the informationcollected see the following page in thischapter.

3 Click the Yes button.

Montage will now check for updates on everylaunch.

4 When you check for updates a dialogappears letting you know you are either up-to-date or there is a new version todownload.

Note: You can always check for updates manuallyfrom either the Montage menu>Check forUpdates... or from the Help menu.


Check for Updates

When Montage checks over theinternet for updates it can (optionally)send us (Mariner Software) someanonymous info about your system.The info gathered is used to identifywhat types of computers ourcustomers are using and help us bettertailor our software offerings to thehardware and software combinationsour real-world customers are using.

We respect your right to privacy and inno way use this information to identifyyou or reveal anything more personalthan your hardware and operatingsystem preferences.

1 Launch Montage.

A dialog appears asking whether tocheck for updates and whether or notto send anonymous systeminformation.

1 Place a checkmark next to “IncludeAnonymous system profile” and clickthe Yes button.

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Check for Updates

When Montage checks over theinternet for updates it can (optionally)send us (Mariner Software) someanonymous info about your system.The info gathered is used to identifywhat types of computers ourcustomers are using and help us bettertailor our software offerings to thehardware and software combinationsour real-world customers are using.

We respect your right to privacy and inno way use this information to identifyyou or reveal anything more personalthan your hardware and operatingsystem preferences.

1 Launch Montage.

A dialog appears asking whether tocheck for updates and whether or notto send anonymous systeminformation.

1 Place a checkmark next to “IncludeAnonymous system profile” and clickthe Yes button.

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System Requirements & TroubleshootingHardware and Software Requirements

To use Montage you need:

• at least 128 MB (megabytes) of available memory (RAM), at least 100 MB free hard disk space• Mac OS X 10.3.9 or above

Troubleshooting

If you have a question about using Montage, try finding the answers you need in this document or inthe Montage help. Alternatively, try the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page on our web site.

View it at: http://marinersoftware.com/sitepage.php?page=24.

You may also visit our online forum at: http://marinersoftware.com/phpBB2/.

If you still can’t find the information you need, contact Mariner Software by phone, fax, or email.

Email: [email protected]: (612) 529-3770; Voice support, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Eastern Standard TimeFax: (612) 529-3775

Mail: Mariner Software, Inc. 401 N. 3rd Street #665 Minneapolis, MN 55401 USA

For updates, tips and tricks, information about other Mariner products, user group discount information, and articlesfor user group newsletter publication, visit our web site at: http://marinersoftware.com

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Montage Notes

Notes

Before using Montage, you should have a basic knowledge of Mac OS X. You should understand pointing, clicking, double-clicking,dragging, and how to choose menu commands. You should also know how to operate dialog boxes, re-size windows, and use the

Clipboard. If you aren’t familiar with these or other basic Macintosh operations or terminology, refer to the Macintosh® Helpdocumentation included with your computer.

Errors

If you find any bugs or errors in the program, please send detailed information to [email protected].

For a crash of the Application, its usually helpful for us to know the version of Montage you are using, the version of OS X you arerunning, and lastly, the kind of computer you have with which the problem occurs.

Thanks

Thank you to those who have helped improve this product with suggestions, information or bug reports.


Montage Notes

Notes

Before using Montage, you should have a basic knowledge of Mac OS X. You should understand pointing, clicking, double-clicking,dragging, and how to choose menu commands. You should also know how to operate dialog boxes, re-size windows, and use the

Clipboard. If you aren’t familiar with these or other basic Macintosh operations or terminology, refer to the Macintosh® Helpdocumentation included with your computer.

Errors

If you find any bugs or errors in the program, please send detailed information to [email protected].

For a crash of the Application, its usually helpful for us to know the version of Montage you are using, the version of OS X you arerunning, and lastly, the kind of computer you have with which the problem occurs.

Thanks

Thank you to those who have helped improve this product with suggestions, information or bug reports.


Chapter 2

Starting a script

Scripts contain scenes, characters, locations, research items,tasks, contacts, query letters, and a synopsis. Montage providesseveral views to help you in the writing process.

The concept behind Montage is that you view your script byany of the views listed above, as well as create your own“smart” views.

Create your script using the live-outline, tag a scene with akeyword and then create a Smart View to customize your viewof the script.

In this chapter, we’ll show you how to start your script and useMontage’s views to aid you in the writing process.

Starting a Script

In This Chapter:

Creating a Script

Importing a FinalDraft® Script

Importing a Text orRTF Script

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Starting a script

Scripts contain scenes, characters, locations, research items,tasks, contacts, query letters, and a synopsis. Montage providesseveral views to help you in the writing process.

The concept behind Montage is that you view your script byany of the views listed above, as well as create your own“smart” views.

Create your script using the live-outline, tag a scene with akeyword and then create a Smart View to customize your viewof the script.

In this chapter, we’ll show you how to start your script and useMontage’s views to aid you in the writing process.

Starting a Script

In This Chapter:

Creating a Script

Importing a FinalDraft® Script

Importing a Text orRTF Script

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Creating a Script

To create a new script:

1 From the File menu, select New(Command - N).

A sheet appears.

2 Choose a template and click OK orpress return.

Note: Your Screenplay is blank and isn’tsaved. The title reads Untitled until yousave the file to your hard drive.

Note: See Chapter 19 Templates &Elements for more information about thedefault templates included with Montage.

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Creating a Script

To create a new script:

1 From the File menu, select New(Command - N).

A sheet appears.

2 Choose a template and click OK orpress return.

Note: Your Screenplay is blank and isn’tsaved. The title reads Untitled until yousave the file to your hard drive.

Note: See Chapter 19 Templates &Elements for more information about thedefault templates included with Montage.

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Importing a Script

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To import a script:

1 From the File menu, select Import...

An Open dialog appears.

2 Navigate to the file you wish to importand click Open.

2 A new document window opens with thecontents of you file translated into Montage.

Note: You can import your screenplays in RichText Format (.RTF), Final Draft® Document(.fdr) or Final Draft® template (.fdt).

Note: All the scenes, characters, locations, andelements should be preserved from Final Draft®documents. When importing from text or RTF,Montage makes intelligent guesses to properlyformat your script. Some proofing and editing maybe required.


Importing a Script

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To import a script:

1 From the File menu, select Import...

An Open dialog appears.

2 Navigate to the file you wish to importand click Open.

2 A new document window opens with thecontents of you file translated into Montage.

Note: You can import your screenplays in RichText Format (.RTF), Final Draft® Document(.fdr) or Final Draft® template (.fdt).

Note: All the scenes, characters, locations, andelements should be preserved from Final Draft®documents. When importing from text or RTF,Montage makes intelligent guesses to properlyformat your script. Some proofing and editing maybe required.

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Importing a Final Draft® ScriptThere are two options when importinga Final Draft® file. You can use anexisting template or import the styleinformation from the Final Draft® file.Opening the file in an existing templatechanges the formatting of the script tomatch the template’s style info.

Here’s how to import the text andformatting from a Final Draft® script:

1 Click File>Import...

A window appears.

2 Navigate to the file, select the file,and click Open.

Note: Selecting a template isn’t necessarysince we’ll get that info from the file.

A dialog appears asking if you’d like toimport the style information.

3 Click Import.

The file opens in Montage and theelements and formatting should be thesame as in Final Draft®.

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Importing a Final Draft® Script

Montage imports the text of the scriptalong with its formatting andelements.. This function gets you upand running quickly.

There are several things that currentlydon’t import from Final Draft® files.Below is a list of the main items:

Scene numbersVoice assignmentsCollaboration infoLine spacing settingsLocked page numbersLocked scene numbersTaggingRevision infoStyled textColored text


Importing a Final Draft® Script

Montage imports the text of the scriptalong with its formatting andelements.. This function gets you upand running quickly.

There are several things that currentlydon’t import from Final Draft® files.Below is a list of the main items:

Scene numbersVoice assignmentsCollaboration infoLine spacing settingsLocked page numbersLocked scene numbersTaggingRevision infoStyled textColored text

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Importing a Text or RTF Script

Scripts in text form abound on theinternet. One text format example isRTF, which stand for Rich Text Format.RTF files can use stylesheets to definetheir ruler settings rather than relyingon large tab or space runs to properlyindent. RTF is a standard interchangeformat across the screenwriting world.

To import a text or RTF script:


A window appears.

2 Navigate to the file, select the file.

3 Select a template to use informatting the script.

3 Click Open.

Note: While importing Montage makesmany intelligent guesses based on thestylesheets found in the RTF, as well asbased on spacing, tabs, and carriagereturns in text files.



Scripts in text form abound on theinternet. One text format example isRTF, which stand for Rich Text Format.RTF files can use stylesheets to definetheir ruler settings rather than relyingon large tab or space runs to properlyindent. RTF is a standard interchangeformat across the screenwriting world.

To import a text or RTF script:


A window appears.

2 Navigate to the file, select the file.

3 Select a template to use informatting the script.

3 Click Open.

Note: While importing Montage makesmany intelligent guesses based on thestylesheets found in the RTF, as well asbased on spacing, tabs, and carriagereturns in text files.



The script imports and a new scriptwindow appears.

Hint: When importing a file from text, thecolor-coded templates make visualidentification of formatting errors mucheasier.

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Chapter 3

Working With Scripts

As you work on your script, there are several things you shouldmaster. The different views available to you, how to type anduse the tab-return system to auto-complete often typed text andformatting.

There are also some non-writing functions in Montage that arequite handy to learn such as, assigning keywords, customizingyour script using Smart Views, and finding and searchingthrough your script.

Working with Scripts

In This Chapter:

Views

Removing a View

Using the Tab-ReturnSystem

Using Keywords

Searching a Script

Saving a Find as aSmart View

Finding in a Script

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Working With Scripts

As you work on your script, there are several things you shouldmaster. The different views available to you, how to type anduse the tab-return system to auto-complete often typed text andformatting.

There are also some non-writing functions in Montage that arequite handy to learn such as, assigning keywords, customizingyour script using Smart Views, and finding and searchingthrough your script.

Working with Scripts

In This Chapter:

Views

Removing a View

Using the Tab-ReturnSystem

Using Keywords

Searching a Script

Saving a Find as aSmart View

Finding in a Script

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Views

The view pane shows a list of all theviews. items in this list can be selected,reordered, added or removed.

Views are held within each documentand can be reordered in the view paneby a simple drag and drop.

Here is a list of the default views:

Script ViewScenes ViewOutline ViewCharacters ViewLocations ViewResearch ViewTasks ViewContacts ViewQueries ViewSynopsis ViewTitle Page View

Smart Views

Note: New views are added to the bottom ofthe list.

Hint: Reorder the views in the documentto match the frequency or sequence inwhich you use them.

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Views




Script ViewScenes ViewOutline ViewCharacters ViewLocations ViewResearch ViewTasks ViewContacts ViewQueries ViewSynopsis ViewTitle Page View

Smart Views

Note: New views are added to the bottom ofthe list.


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Removing a View

2 The action menu in the view pane.

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• Script View• Scenes View• Outline View• Characters View• Locations View• Research View• Tasks View• Contacts View• Queries View• Synopsis View• Title Page View

• Smart Views

Note: New views are added to the bottomof the list.


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Using the Tab-Return SystemThe Tab-Return system helps you nottake your hands off the keyboard tofiddle with formatting and elements(styles). Each element has a setting thatdetermines which element is nextwhen you hit return. Tab changes toanother element.

1 Click the Scenes View button.

2 Click in the scene to place yourcursor where you can type.

Note: The first element in a Scene is theScene Header. See Preferences>Editor:Create New Scene for New SceneHeadings to allow multiple sceneheadings in one scene.Auto-complete Selects Closest Match

3 Type “in” and pause a moment...Montage presents a menu.

4 Press tab to accept the currentchoice “INT.”

Hint: Use the arrow keys to select anothervalue then press tab to continue. ClickEscape to exit from the menu. (MORE)

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Using the Tab-Return SystemThe Tab-Return system helps you nottake your hands off the keyboard tofiddle with formatting and elements(styles). Each element has a setting thatdetermines which element is nextwhen you hit return. Tab changes toanother element.

1 Click the Scenes View button.

2 Click in the scene to place yourcursor where you can type.

Note: The first element in a Scene is theScene Header. See Preferences>Editor:Create New Scene for New SceneHeadings to allow multiple sceneheadings in one scene.Auto-complete Selects Closest Match

3 Type “in” and pause a moment...Montage presents a menu.

4 Press tab to accept the currentchoice “INT.”

Hint: Use the arrow keys to select anothervalue then press tab to continue. ClickEscape to exit from the menu. (MORE)

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5 Type the location of the Scene.

Note: The location is automatically added to thelocation view and is created as an object.

6 After the location, type a space, “-” dash,space to indicate that you want to specify atime then type “da” for “day” and pause.

A menu appears with “DAY” automaticallyselected.

7 Press return to accept the current choice“DAY” and move to the next line. Or use thearrow keys and return to select anotherchoice.

The cursor is placed on the next line and theelement is set to Action.

8 Continue writing an action or click tab toswitch to a different element.

Hint: Many of the elements have special behaviorsthat help you format your script faster whileconforming to industry norms. Elements aredefined per templates and can be edited inFormat>Edit Elements.



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5 Type the location of the Scene.

Note: The location is automatically added to thelocation view and is created as an object.

6 After the location, type a space, “-” dash,space to indicate that you want to specify atime then type “da” for “day” and pause.

A menu appears with “DAY” automaticallyselected.

7 Press return to accept the current choice“DAY” and move to the next line. Or use thearrow keys and return to select anotherchoice.

The cursor is placed on the next line and theelement is set to Action.

8 Continue writing an action or click tab toswitch to a different element.

Hint: Many of the elements have special behaviorsthat help you format your script faster whileconforming to industry norms. Elements aredefined per templates and can be edited inFormat>Edit Elements.

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Using the Tab-Return SystemThe Completions tab of the Documentproperties dictates the choices for theauto-complete, tab-return typingsystem in Montage. Here’s how to setyour own.

Completion item:

1 Choose the type of completionfrom the drop down menu.

Camera LocationsTimesTransitions

8 Click the + (plus) button to add anew item to the list.

A new item appears.

8 Enter the name of the new item.

8 Click the Close button when youare finished.

Items in this list are used for auto-completion.

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Camera completions list:

INT.EXT.INT./EXT.

Times completion text:

DAYNIGHTAFTERNOONMORNINGEVENINGLATERMOMENTS LATERCONTINUOUSTHE NEXT DAY

Transitions completion text:

CUT TO:FADE IN:FADE OUT.DISSOLVE TO:BACK TO:MATCH CUT TO:JUMP CUT TO:FADE TO BLACK.



Camera completions list:

INT.EXT.INT./EXT.

Times completion text:

DAYNIGHTAFTERNOONMORNINGEVENINGLATERMOMENTS LATERCONTINUOUSTHE NEXT DAY

Transitions completion text:

CUT TO:FADE IN:FADE OUT.DISSOLVE TO:BACK TO:MATCH CUT TO:JUMP CUT TO:FADE TO BLACK.


Adding Keywords

Keywords are a way to “tag” objectsso they can be included in SmartViews. You can create your ownkeywords and have them available toall scripts or just the current script.Here’s how to make a keywordavailable for all your scripts:

1 From the Montage menu, selectPreferences (Command - , (comma)).

A window appears.

2 Choose keywords from the listacross the top of the window.

2 Click the + (Plus) button to create anew keyword.

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Adding Keywords

Keywords are a way to “tag” objectsso they can be included in SmartViews. You can create your ownkeywords and have them available toall scripts or just the current script.Here’s how to make a keywordavailable for all your scripts:

1 From the Montage menu, selectPreferences (Command - , (comma)).

A window appears.

2 Choose keywords from the listacross the top of the window.

2 Click the + (Plus) button to create anew keyword.

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Create keywords that are specific to thecurrent script. Here’s how to create akeyword and assign it to an object in thecurrent script:

1 Select a scene, character, location, task, orother object.

2 From the toolbar click the Add Keyword

button.

A new keyword appears in the keywordssection below.

2 Type a name for the keyword and clickelsewhere when you are finished.

The Keyword is created and assigned to theselected object.

Note: Keywords assigned in the aforementionedway are local to the script and not available toother scripts. To create global keywords which areaccessible from any script, please see UsingKeywords earlier in this chapter. .


Using Keywords

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Create keywords that are specific to thecurrent script. Here’s how to create akeyword and assign it to an object in thecurrent script:

1 Select a scene, character, location, task, orother object.

2 From the toolbar click the Add Keyword

button.

A new keyword appears in the keywordssection below.

2 Type a name for the keyword and clickelsewhere when you are finished.

The Keyword is created and assigned to theselected object.

Note: Keywords assigned in the aforementionedway are local to the script and not available toother scripts. To create global keywords which areaccessible from any script, please see UsingKeywords earlier in this chapter. .


Searching a Script

To search in your script:

1 Click the Script View button.

2 Click in the Search field in thetoolbar and type the text you wish tosearch for and press return to beginthe search.

The selection moves to the firstinstance of the search criteria.

3 There are several find optionsavailable from Edit>Find menu.

Find = Command - FFind Next = Command - GFind Previous = Shift - Command - GUse Selection for Find = Command - EJump to Selection = Command - J

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Hint: A filtered view retains its filtering until you remove the rules that govern the filter. Todo so, click the minus (-) button in the Smart View dialog then click the close button todismiss the dialog.

To save a find as a Smart View:

1 Select a view icon (like script) from the listof views on the left hand side.

2 Press Command - F or select Find from theEdit Menu.

A Smart View dialog appears.

3 Click on the + button to add criteria toyour find.

Select criteria from the two drop-down items.Enter the find criteria text.

4 The current view is filtered on the findcriteria.

5 Click the Save As Smartview button.

A new Smart View appears in the view pane.

Hint: When the view list has focus, Command - Fbrings up the Smart View window. If a text viewhas focus, Command - F shows the standard findpanel.


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Hint: A filtered view retains its filtering until you remove the rules that govern the filter. Todo so, click the minus (-) button in the Smart View dialog then click the close button todismiss the dialog.

To save a find as a Smart View:

1 Select a view icon (like script) from the listof views on the left hand side.

2 Press Command - F or select Find from theEdit Menu.

A Smart View dialog appears.

3 Click on the + button to add criteria toyour find.

Select criteria from the two drop-down items.Enter the find criteria text.

4 The current view is filtered on the findcriteria.

5 Click the Save As Smartview button.

A new Smart View appears in the view pane.

Hint: When the view list has focus, Command - Fbrings up the Smart View window. If a text viewhas focus, Command - F shows the standard findpanel.


Finding in a Script

To find in your screenplay:

1 Select a view icon (like script) fromthe view pane.

2 Place your cursor somewhere in ascene.

3 Press Command - F or select Findfrom the Edit Menu.

A dialog appears.

4 Choose the criteria you wish to findand/or replace and press return.

5 If a match is found the text will behighlighted in your script. Click next tofind again.

6 If a match is not found, you willhear a beep and see the words “NotFound” in the find window.

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To find in your screenplay:

1 Select a view icon (like script) fromthe view pane.

2 Place your cursor somewhere in ascene.

3 Press Command - F or select Findfrom the Edit Menu.

A dialog appears.

4 Choose the criteria you wish to findand/or replace and press return.

5 If a match is found the text will behighlighted in your script. Click next tofind again.

6 If a match is not found, you willhear a beep and see the words “NotFound” in the find window.

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Scene Navigation

Moving around from scene to scene is made easy by the Scenenavigation palette. Click on a scene to go to that specific sceneor drag scenes to reorder them. The Scene navigation palette isalways accessible from the Script view.

Scene Navigation

In This Chapter:

Using the SceneNavigation Palette


Using the Scene Navigation Palette

To navigate to a certain scene:

1 From the View Menu select SceneNavigation Palette.

A window appears.

2 Click on a disclosure triangle on theleft of a scene header to display thefirst five lines of text from that scene.

3 Click on a scene heading tonavigate to that scene for editing orreview.

4 Additionally, you may drag scenesto reorder them by dragging anddropping a scene into another sceneheader in the list.

Note: Changes made by dragging anddropping within the Scene NavigationPalette are reflected in the script in scene,script, and outline views.

Note: Status colors show up in the SceneNavigation Palette.

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To navigate to a certain scene:

1 From the View Menu select SceneNavigation Palette.

A window appears.

2 Click on a disclosure triangle on theleft of a scene header to display thefirst five lines of text from that scene.

3 Click on a scene heading tonavigate to that scene for editing orreview.

4 Additionally, you may drag scenesto reorder them by dragging anddropping a scene into another sceneheader in the list.

Note: Changes made by dragging anddropping within the Scene NavigationPalette are reflected in the script in scene,script, and outline views.

Note: Status colors show up in the SceneNavigation Palette.

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Chapter 5

Exporting

Montage has the ability to export to several different fileformats. Scripts are usually submitted in pdf file format.However, there are times when you might want to submit aMontage file, an RTF, or Final Draft® file.

Sometimes when a script is going into production, the file istaken to a Scheduling and/or budgeting software. Mostsoftware titles accept the Scheduling Export file format (.sex).

Here is a list of the file formats supported for export:

Portable Document Format® .pdfRich Text Format .rtfMicrosoft Word® .docFinal Draft® .fdrScheduling Export .sex

Exporting

In This Chapter:

Exporting a Script

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Exporting

Montage has the ability to export to several different fileformats. Scripts are usually submitted in pdf file format.However, there are times when you might want to submit aMontage file, an RTF, or Final Draft® file.

Sometimes when a script is going into production, the file istaken to a Scheduling and/or budgeting software. Mostsoftware titles accept the Scheduling Export file format (.sex).

Here is a list of the file formats supported for export:

Portable Document Format® .pdfRich Text Format .rtfMicrosoft Word® .docFinal Draft® .fdrScheduling Export .sex

Exporting

In This Chapter:

Exporting a Script

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Exporting a Script

To export a script:

1 From the File Menu select Export...

A window appears.

2 Select a file format.

3 Click on a disclosure triangle onthe right to see your hard drive'sdirectories.

4 Choose a location to save yourexported script.

5 Click Save when you are ready.

Note: Be careful not to save over anotherfile with the same name.

Note: Not all features in Montage aresupported in the other file formats. Be sureto check the exported file to make sure it isacceptable.

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Exporting a Script

To export a script:

1 From the File Menu select Export...

A window appears.

2 Select a file format.

3 Click on a disclosure triangle onthe right to see your hard drive'sdirectories.

4 Choose a location to save yourexported script.

5 Click Save when you are ready.

Note: Be careful not to save over anotherfile with the same name.

Note: Not all features in Montage aresupported in the other file formats. Be sureto check the exported file to make sure it isacceptable.

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Chapter 5

Script View

Here you can see white space and the general flow of yourscript. Many screenwriting gurus stress the importance ofbalance in your script. Too much action or too much dialoguecan bog down an otherwise good script.

The Montage Script View is an editable view that representsyour script on paper. This traditional view is best used as thebasis for a Smart View when printing your script.

Script View

In This Chapter:

Using the Script View

Splitting Vertically

Splitting Horizontally



To switch to Script View:

1 Click on the Script button in theview pane on the left-hand side of thedocument window.

1 the main window displays thescript view.

In Script View, scenes appear withoutthe demarcation provided in Sceneview. Typing a new scene headerautomatically creates a new scene.

Script View is helpful for seeing thewhite balance and flow of your script.

Hint: The real power of Script view is tomake a Smart View that is based on thisview but using criteria to filter thecontents. For example, you can reviseyour scenes by keeping multiple instancesof each scene and tag each with a differentstatus, like first draft, second draft, and soon. When it comes time to print a finalscript make a Smart view that only showsthe scenes tagged final draft.

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To switch to Script View:

1 Click on the Script button in theview pane on the left-hand side of thedocument window.

1 the main window displays thescript view.

In Script View, scenes appear withoutthe demarcation provided in Sceneview. Typing a new scene headerautomatically creates a new scene.

Script View is helpful for seeing thewhite balance and flow of your script.

Hint: The real power of Script view is tomake a Smart View that is based on thisview but using criteria to filter thecontents. For example, you can reviseyour scenes by keeping multiple instancesof each scene and tag each with a differentstatus, like first draft, second draft, and soon. When it comes time to print a finalscript make a Smart view that only showsthe scenes tagged final draft.

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Script view split vertically

Splitting the Script View allows you tosee two parts of the script at the sametime. This might be helpful whencomparing separate scenes in yourscript.

To split the view vertically:

1 While in Script view, from theView menu, select Split Vertically.

2 The script appears in two panes inthe same window allowing you toscroll each pane independently of theother.

Note: You can unsplit the window bychoosing View>Unsplit.


Splitting the View Vertically

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Script view split vertically

Splitting the Script View allows you tosee two parts of the script at the sametime. This might be helpful whencomparing separate scenes in yourscript.

To split the view vertically:

1 While in Script view, from theView menu, select Split Vertically.

2 The script appears in two panes inthe same window allowing you toscroll each pane independently of theother.

Note: You can unsplit the window bychoosing View>Unsplit.

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Splitting the View Horizontally

Splitting the Script view allows you tosee two parts of the script at the sametime. This might be helpful whencomparing separate scenes in yourscript.

To split the view horizontally:

1 While in Script view, from theView menu select Split Horizontally.

2 The Script appears in two panes inthe same window allowing you toscroll each pane independently of theother.

Note: You can unsplit the window bychoosing View > Unsplit.


Splitting the View Horizontally

Splitting the Script view allows you tosee two parts of the script at the sametime. This might be helpful whencomparing separate scenes in yourscript.

To split the view horizontally:

1 While in Script view, from theView menu select Split Horizontally.

2 The Script appears in two panes inthe same window allowing you toscroll each pane independently of theother.

Note: You can unsplit the window bychoosing View > Unsplit.

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Chapter 6

Scene View

Scenes are the main building blocks within scripts. A scene isusually delimited by a scene heading element (aka: a slugline).However sometimes a scene starts with a transition element.Scenes in montage can even contain multiple sluglines.

When in Scene View, scenes are visually differentiated by beingdisplayed in their own “bubble” or “rounded note card.”

Scenes have a title and display the color corresponding to theirstatus. They have a status which can be used to create a SmartView as well as an optional start and end date.

During production phases, scenes can be numbered, omitted,or revised.

Montage keeps track of which characters and location are inwhich scenes so you can focus on the writing.

Scene View

In This Chapter:

Adding a Scene

Naming a Scene

Inserting anAnnotation


Adding a Scene

To add a scene:

1 Click the Add button inthe Toolbar or press Command - Shift -N.

2 A new scene text box appearsbelow the currently selected scene.

Note: Scenes show the color of the statusassigned to them. This is an easy way tovisually identify each scene’s status.

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To add a scene:


2 A new scene text box appearsbelow the currently selected scene.

Note: Scenes show the color of the statusassigned to them. This is an easy way tovisually identify each scene’s status.

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To name a scene:

1 Click on the scene header.

A sheet appears.

2 Enter a name for the scene.

3 Click OK.

The scene name changes to the new name.

Note: You can also change the scene names ororder in the Outline view. For more informationabout Outline view see Chapter 6, pages 34 - 37

Note: The initial scene in a script is automaticallynamed “Opening Scene.”

Note: The prior value you entered when naming ascene is automatically remembered and displayedthe next time you name a scene.

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To name a scene:

1 Click on the scene header.

A sheet appears.

2 Enter a name for the scene.

3 Click OK.

The scene name changes to the new name.

Note: You can also change the scene names ororder in the Outline view. For more informationabout Outline view see Chapter 6, pages 34 - 37

Note: The initial scene in a script is automaticallynamed “Opening Scene.”

Note: The prior value you entered when naming ascene is automatically remembered and displayedthe next time you name a scene.

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Inserting an AnnotationAnnotations are a way to record yourthoughts, notes, and ideas within yourscript without leaving the Scene view.

To add an annotation:

1 Select the text you wish toannotate and select Insert > Annotationfrom the menu or pressCommand-Shift-A.

The selected text is blue andunderlined.

2 The Annotation drawer opens. .

2 Type some text in the annotationsdrawer. You can leave the annotationopen, and continue working on yourscript.

Note: The last annotation viewed stays inthe drawer until another annotation isselected.

2 Hide the annotation drawer underView > Hide Annotation Drawer orthrough the toolbar button.

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Chapter 6

Full Screen Mode

This mode can help you avoid the distractions of bouncing dockicons, incoming E-mail, or glancing at the time, and help youfocus on your writing.

There are several options to set regarding Full-screen mode.You can set the background color and text color to match yourpreference. Show or hide scrollbars as desired. Never fear, theTab-return system works as usual in full screen mode. Onceyou start writing in Full Screen mode, you might not want tochange back.

Full Screen mode

In This Chapter:

Using Full-screenMode

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Full Screen Mode

This mode can help you avoid the distractions of bouncing dockicons, incoming E-mail, or glancing at the time, and help youfocus on your writing.

There are several options to set regarding Full-screen mode.You can set the background color and text color to match yourpreference. Show or hide scrollbars as desired. Never fear, theTab-return system works as usual in full screen mode. Onceyou start writing in Full Screen mode, you might not want tochange back.

Full Screen mode

In This Chapter:

Using Full-screenMode

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Using Full Screen Mode

To Enter Full Screen mode:

1 Click the Full Screen button on thetoolbar or press Command -Shift - F.

The screen changes to Full ScreenMode, allowing you to focusexclusively on writing.

2 To exit from Full Screen mode pressthe esc (Escape) key.

Hint: You can set the style and colors usedin Full Screen mode by going toPreferences and selecting Full Screen.

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To Enter Full Screen mode:

1 Click the Full Screen button on thetoolbar or press Command -Shift - F.

The screen changes to Full ScreenMode, allowing you to focusexclusively on writing.

2 To exit from Full Screen mode pressthe esc (Escape) key.

Hint: You can set the style and colors usedin Full Screen mode by going toPreferences and selecting Full Screen.

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The Full Screen preference panecontains options for the Full Screenmode.

1 Select Montage->Preferences.

The preferences appear.

2 Select Full Screen.

Instead of using the defaultappearance, you can choose how youwant Full Screen mode to look.

Set the following options:

Text Zoom

Show Scroll bar

Only when Mouse is Overhead.

Foreground Color

Background Color

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Show Scroll bar

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Foreground Color

Background Color

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Chapter 9

Outline View

Montage allows you to write your script unlike otherscreenwriting software. By using the live outline view, you canwrite your script without actually writing your script.

Say what?

As a writer, you know that there is a lot more to writing a scriptthan just hammering it out on the keyboard. Montage helps youwith the whole writing process. Outline view is instrumental inthe process, helping you make scenes, add characters to thosescenes, and take notes without actually writing the script.

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to make a scene, add acharacter to that scene, and later re-order the scenes you’vemade.

Outline View

In This Chapter:

Adding a Scene

Adding a Character toa Scene

Re-ordering Scenes

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Chapter 9

Outline View

Montage allows you to write your script unlike otherscreenwriting software. By using the live outline view, you canwrite your script without actually writing your script.

Say what?

As a writer, you know that there is a lot more to writing a scriptthan just hammering it out on the keyboard. Montage helps youwith the whole writing process. Outline view is instrumental inthe process, helping you make scenes, add characters to thosescenes, and take notes without actually writing the script.

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to make a scene, add acharacter to that scene, and later re-order the scenes you’vemade.

Outline View

In This Chapter:

Adding a Scene

Adding a Character toa Scene

Re-ordering Scenes

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Adding a Scene

To add a Scene:

1 From Outline view, click the Add

button in the Toolbar or pressCommand - Shift - N.

2 A new scene name text box appearsbelow the currently selected scene.

3 Type a name for the new scene,enter dates, times, select a location, andadd notes.

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Adding a Character to a Scene

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To add a character to a scene:

In Montage, you have the ability to flesh-outyour script in Outline view before evenwriting the script. To help you do so, you canadd characters to scenes before the scenes arewritten. Here is how:

1 Select Outline View from the view Pane.

2 Click the “+” button. to add a character toa scene.

2 A pop-up menu appears. Select acharacter from the list. to add them to thescene.

Note: Characters are automatically added to scenesas you type their dialogue. Adding charactersmanually is useful in situations where a characteris present but never speaks

Note: Character aren't automatically removed fromscenes. If you delete a character and their dialoguefrom a scene you'll need to remove them from thescene's character list manually.

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To add a character to a scene:

In Montage, you have the ability to flesh-outyour script in Outline view before evenwriting the script. To help you do so, you canadd characters to scenes before the scenes arewritten. Here is how:

1 Select Outline View from the view Pane.

2 Click the “+” button. to add a character toa scene.

2 A pop-up menu appears. Select acharacter from the list. to add them to thescene.

Note: Characters are automatically added to scenesas you type their dialogue. Adding charactersmanually is useful in situations where a characteris present but never speaks

Note: Character aren't automatically removed fromscenes. If you delete a character and their dialoguefrom a scene you'll need to remove them from thescene's character list manually.

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Re-ordering Scenes

To re-order scenes:

1 Select a scene from the list.

2 Click and drag that scene to thelocation you wish.

The script view is automaticallyupdated to reflect the changes.

Note: If you move a scene and don't like ityou can always move it back.

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Re-ordering Scenes

To re-order scenes:

1 Select a scene from the list.

2 Click and drag that scene to thelocation you wish.

The script view is automaticallyupdated to reflect the changes.

Note: If you move a scene and don't like ityou can always move it back.

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Chapter 10

Character View

Characters are the players in your script and are used incharacter elements. You can enter your characters prior to orduring the writing of your script. As you enter characters whilewriting your script, the characters are dynamically added to theCharacters View. Likewise, any characters you enter in theCharacters View appear in the auto-type system while writingyour script. Characters can also contain notes and pictures.Lastly, characters can be tagged with a status which can then beused as criteria in a Smart View.

Character View

In This Chapter:

Adding a Character

Making CharacterNotes

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Chapter 10

Character View

Characters are the players in your script and are used incharacter elements. You can enter your characters prior to orduring the writing of your script. As you enter characters whilewriting your script, the characters are dynamically added to theCharacters View. Likewise, any characters you enter in theCharacters View appear in the auto-type system while writingyour script. Characters can also contain notes and pictures.Lastly, characters can be tagged with a status which can then beused as criteria in a Smart View.

Character View

In This Chapter:

Adding a Character

Making CharacterNotes

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Adding a Character

Adding a Character:

1 Click the Add button in theToolbar or press Command - Shift - N.

2 A new character text box appears.

3 Type in a name for the characterand it is immediately available whenyou are typing in a scene in ScriptView.

4 Enter any details such as the statusof the character and notes, which canalso include photos.

Note: You can see the scenes a character isin by looking at the Scenes For Characterpane.

Note: Many screenwriters come up withcharacters before writing their script.Character view can help you qualify acharacter whether in concept, writing, orfor production.

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2 A new character text box appears.

3 Type in a name for the characterand it is immediately available whenyou are typing in a scene in ScriptView.

4 Enter any details such as the statusof the character and notes, which canalso include photos.

Note: You can see the scenes a character isin by looking at the Scenes For Characterpane.

Note: Many screenwriters come up withcharacters before writing their script.Character view can help you qualify acharacter whether in concept, writing, orfor production.

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Making notes on a character:

1 Click into the notes area for a character.

2 Cut and paste, drag and drop, or type incontents to the notes field.

Note: Notes can contain pictures and styled text.For instance, you can do some research for acharacter on the web and cut and paste info aboutthe character into the notes field. This should helpkeep you more organized.


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Making notes on a character:

1 Click into the notes area for a character.

2 Cut and paste, drag and drop, or type incontents to the notes field.

Note: Notes can contain pictures and styled text.For instance, you can do some research for acharacter on the web and cut and paste info aboutthe character into the notes field. This should helpkeep you more organized.

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Chapter 11

Locations View

Locations are the places your story occurs and are used in sceneheadings. Enter your locations prior to or during writing yourscript. As you enter scene headings or “slug lines” the locationsare dynamically added to the Locations View. Likewise, anylocations in the Locations View appear in the auto-type systemwhen you enter a scene heading. Locations can contain notesand pictures pertaining to the location. Locations can also betagged with a status which can then be used as criteria in aSmart View.

Locations View

In This Chapter:

Adding a Location

Changing a LocationName

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Locations View

Locations are the places your story occurs and are used in sceneheadings. Enter your locations prior to or during writing yourscript. As you enter scene headings or “slug lines” the locationsare dynamically added to the Locations View. Likewise, anylocations in the Locations View appear in the auto-type systemwhen you enter a scene heading. Locations can contain notesand pictures pertaining to the location. Locations can also betagged with a status which can then be used as criteria in aSmart View.

Locations View

In This Chapter:

Adding a Location

Changing a LocationName

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Adding a Location

Adding a location to your script:


2 A new location text box appearsbelow the currently selected scene.

3 Type in a name for the location andit is immediately available when youare typing in a scene heading in ScriptView.

4 Enter any details such as the statusof the character and notes, which caninclude photos.

Note: Many screenwriters come up withlocations, characters, and sequences beforeactually writing their script. LocationView can help you flesh out a locationwhether in concept, writing, or forproduction.

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Adding a location to your script:


2 A new location text box appearsbelow the currently selected scene.

3 Type in a name for the location andit is immediately available when youare typing in a scene heading in ScriptView.


Note: Many screenwriters come up withlocations, characters, and sequences beforeactually writing their script. LocationView can help you flesh out a locationwhether in concept, writing, or forproduction.

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Changing a Location Name

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To change a location’s name throughout yourscript:

1 Click on the name field in the Locationview. Edit the name.

2 Upon leaving the field a prompt appearsasking if you wish to globally change thename throughout the script.

3 Click Yes to make the changes.


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To change a location’s name throughout yourscript:

1 Click on the name field in the Locationview. Edit the name.

2 Upon leaving the field a prompt appearsasking if you wish to globally change thename throughout the script.

3 Click Yes to make the changes.

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Chapter 12

Research View

Manage your script research from within Montage by using theResearch view. Research items allow you to store information,as well as, pictures about items related to your scriptdevelopment. Research items normally contain a name, notes,and a status.

Research View

In This Chapter:

Adding a ResearchItem

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Chapter 12

Research View

Manage your script research from within Montage by using theResearch view. Research items allow you to store information,as well as, pictures about items related to your scriptdevelopment. Research items normally contain a name, notes,and a status.

Research View

In This Chapter:

Adding a ResearchItem

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Adding a Research Item

To add a research item:

1 Click the Add button in theToolbar or press Command - Shift - N

2 A new research item appears in thelist.

3 Enter a name for the research item.


Note: Research items are helpful to flesh-out ideas you have that don’t belong inyour script yet or background informationthat is pertinent to your scriptdevelopment.

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Adding a Research Item

To add a research item:

1 Click the Add button in theToolbar or press Command - Shift - N

2 A new research item appears in thelist.

3 Enter a name for the research item.


Note: Research items are helpful to flesh-out ideas you have that don’t belong inyour script yet or background informationthat is pertinent to your scriptdevelopment.

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Chapter 13

Tasks View

Manage the things you need to accomplish from withinMontage by using the Tasks view. Tasks contain a name, notes,a start date, a status, and a completed date.

Tasks View

In This Chapter:

Adding a Task

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Chapter 13

Tasks View

Manage the things you need to accomplish from withinMontage by using the Tasks view. Tasks contain a name, notes,a start date, a status, and a completed date.

Tasks View

In This Chapter:

Adding a Task

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Adding a Task

To add a task:


2 A new task text box appears.

3 Enter a task name.

4 Enter any details such as the statusof the task, dates, and notes, which caninclude photos.

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Chapter 14

Contacts View

Contacts are people or organizations to whom you can submityour script. Contacts include thousands of managers, agents,and production companies that might assist in yourrepresentation and moving your script forward.

Contacts in Montage are integrated with your Apple AddressBook software. In this chapter you will learn how to downloada list of industry specific contacts that match up to the script(s)you are writing. Later, you’ll learn how contacts and queriescan be associated with one another to aid you in the scriptsubmission process.

Contacts View

In This Chapter:

Adding a Contact

Downloading Contacts

Viewing Contacts inAddress Book

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Chapter 14

Contacts View

Contacts are people or organizations to whom you can submityour script. Contacts include thousands of managers, agents,and production companies that might assist in yourrepresentation and moving your script forward.

Contacts in Montage are integrated with your Apple AddressBook software. In this chapter you will learn how to downloada list of industry specific contacts that match up to the script(s)you are writing. Later, you’ll learn how contacts and queriescan be associated with one another to aid you in the scriptsubmission process.

Contacts View

In This Chapter:

Adding a Contact


Viewing Contacts inAddress Book

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Adding a Contact

To add a contact:

1 Click the Add button inthe Toolbar orpress Command - Shift - N.

2 A new text box appears below thecurrently selected scene.

3 Type in a name for the contact andit is immediately available in AddressBook.

4 Add notes for the Contact whichcan include pictures.

Note: Deleting a contact from Montage willalso delete it from Address Book.

Contacts have the following fields:

First Name, Last Name, Agency, Address,City, State, Zip, Email, Homepage, Phone,Fax, Response, Date, and Notes.

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Adding a Contact

To add a contact:

1 Click the Add button inthe Toolbar orpress Command - Shift - N.

2 A new text box appears below thecurrently selected scene.

3 Type in a name for the contact andit is immediately available in AddressBook.

4 Add notes for the Contact whichcan include pictures.

Note: Deleting a contact from Montage willalso delete it from Address Book.

Contacts have the following fields:

First Name, Last Name, Agency, Address,City, State, Zip, Email, Homepage, Phone,Fax, Response, Date, and Notes.

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To download a contact:

1 Select Download Contacts... from the FileMenu.

A dialog appears.

2 Choose the type of contacts you want todownload from the pop-up menu.

2 Click Get Contacts.

When the download finishes, click Close.

Note: The contacts are stored in the Mac OS XAddress Book. They are in a group called MontageContacts.



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To download a contact:

1 Select Download Contacts... from the FileMenu.

A dialog appears.

2 Choose the type of contacts you want todownload from the pop-up menu.

2 Click Get Contacts.

When the download finishes, click Close.

Note: The contacts are stored in the Mac OS XAddress Book. They are in a group called MontageContacts.

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Viewing Contacts in Address Book

To view a contact in Address book:

1 Launch Address Book.

2 In Address Book you’ll see a groupcalled ‘Montage Contacts.’

Note: Contacts that you add in Montageare stored in Address Book. They will beglobally available to all applications that tiein to Address Book, similar to how Apple’sMail does this.

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Viewing Contacts in Address Book

To view a contact in Address book:

1 Launch Address Book.

2 In Address Book you’ll see a groupcalled ‘Montage Contacts.’

Note: Contacts that you add in Montageare stored in Address Book. They will beglobally available to all applications that tiein to Address Book, similar to how Apple’sMail does this.

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Chapter 15

Queries View

Once you have completed your script, you need to write aquery letter. Everything begins with a query letter (or a queryphone call) and ultimately could be considered just asimportant as the script itself.

One of the biggest misconceptions many novice writers havewhen preparing to "get a foot in the door" with a decisionmaker is they should blatantly ask permission to send theirscript. While this approach is acceptable, some believe a queryletter should be sent with a subtle strategy in mind: to intriguethose interested in responding to request a copy of your script.Under no circumstances should you ever send an unsolicitedscript. This is both rude and irresponsible and will most likelyturn off the decision maker. Consider your script intellectualproperty and be willing to protect it.

Queries View

In This Chapter:

Creating a QueryLetter

Attaching a QueryLetter to a Contact

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Chapter 15

Queries View

Once you have completed your script, you need to write aquery letter. Everything begins with a query letter (or a queryphone call) and ultimately could be considered just asimportant as the script itself.

One of the biggest misconceptions many novice writers havewhen preparing to "get a foot in the door" with a decisionmaker is they should blatantly ask permission to send theirscript. While this approach is acceptable, some believe a queryletter should be sent with a subtle strategy in mind: to intriguethose interested in responding to request a copy of your script.Under no circumstances should you ever send an unsolicitedscript. This is both rude and irresponsible and will most likelyturn off the decision maker. Consider your script intellectualproperty and be willing to protect it.

Queries View

In This Chapter:

Creating a QueryLetter

Attaching a QueryLetter to a Contact

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Creating a Query Letter

To Create a Query Letter:


2 A new query text box appears.

3 Type your letter.

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Creating a Query Letter

To Create a Query Letter:


2 A new query text box appears.

3 Type your letter.

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To attach a query letter to a contact:

1 In contact view, click on the pop-up forthe Query Letter.

If you haven’t made a query letter you will beprompted to do so.

If you have query letters a pop-up menu willappear.

Choose the query letter you wish to associatewith the contact.


Attaching a Query Letter to a Contact

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To attach a query letter to a contact:

1 In contact view, click on the pop-up forthe Query Letter.

If you haven’t made a query letter you will beprompted to do so.

If you have query letters a pop-up menu willappear.

Choose the query letter you wish to associatewith the contact.

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Chapter 16

Synopsis View

A synopsis is typically a one page summary, usually doublespaced and in a 12-point font for easy reading. It should tell astory from beginning, to middle, to end and focus on the maincharacters, their objectives, and conflicts. The goal, of course, isto introduce the reader to major events that occur in each act;subtly revealing major twists, turns and plot points.Don't forget the key element, your dramatic conclusion.

Synopsis View

In This Chapter:

Creating a ScriptSynopsis

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Synopsis View

A synopsis is typically a one page summary, usually doublespaced and in a 12-point font for easy reading. It should tell astory from beginning, to middle, to end and focus on the maincharacters, their objectives, and conflicts. The goal, of course, isto introduce the reader to major events that occur in each act;subtly revealing major twists, turns and plot points.Don't forget the key element, your dramatic conclusion.

Synopsis View

In This Chapter:

Creating a ScriptSynopsis

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Creating a Script Synopsis

To create a script synopsis:

1 Click the Add button inthe Toolbar or press Command - Shift -N

2 A new text box appears.

3 Enter a name for the synopsis, setthe status, and then click into the mainarea to write your synopsis.

Note: You can have as many synopses asyou wish. You may want to try a coupledifferent flavors and see which one playsbest.

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Creating a Script Synopsis

To create a script synopsis:

1 Click the Add button inthe Toolbar or press Command - Shift -N

2 A new text box appears.

3 Enter a name for the synopsis, setthe status, and then click into the mainarea to write your synopsis.

Note: You can have as many synopses asyou wish. You may want to try a coupledifferent flavors and see which one playsbest.

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Chapter 17

Title Page View

The first page of your script should contain: the title, yourname, and most importantly your contact info.

The title should be entirely capitalized and centered.

If you worked on the script with someone else, you shouldinclude an ampersand “&” between your names. If you have anagent, you probably already know all of this, and where to putyour agent’s name on the title page.

Your contact info can be located either bottom left or bottomright. Make sure it is easy for someone to get a hold of you.

Whether or not to include the script registration number or“by” in between the title and your name is debatable. Don’tinclude revision numbers unless specifically directed to do so.

Title Page View

In This Chapter:

Creating a Title Page

Printing a Title Page

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Chapter 17

Title Page View

The first page of your script should contain: the title, yourname, and most importantly your contact info.

The title should be entirely capitalized and centered.

If you worked on the script with someone else, you shouldinclude an ampersand “&” between your names. If you have anagent, you probably already know all of this, and where to putyour agent’s name on the title page.

Your contact info can be located either bottom left or bottomright. Make sure it is easy for someone to get a hold of you.

Whether or not to include the script registration number or“by” in between the title and your name is debatable. Don’tinclude revision numbers unless specifically directed to do so.

Title Page View

In This Chapter:


Printing a Title Page

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To create a title page:

1 Click the Title Page icon (picturedbelow)

from the view pane.

2 Format your Title page by enteringyour title, name, and contact info.

To print your script with the title pagebe sure to place a checkmark next to“Include title page when printing.”

Note: You can ensure the Title page printsin File> Document Properties... Switch tothe Printing tab and place a checkmarknext to Print Title Page.

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Chapter 18

Smart Views

Montage employs a whole new way of writing scripts. Forinstance, you write three versions of the same scene in SceneView, all slightly different, with statuses of "First Draft""Second Draft" and "Third Draft". Then, create a Smart View toview the script using only the "Third Draft" version.

There is great flexibility of making a view that shows onlythings you want to see based on criteria you set. Now makethat view auto-updating and you understand the essence ofSmart Views. A Smart View can be used for script revisions andfor script breakdowns. With Smart Views, you can do all thisand more.

Smart Views can be based on any view. In this chapter, we’llshow you how to set up a Smart View as well as takeadvantage of Smart Views’ functionality.

Smart Views

In This Chapter:

Creating a Smart View

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Chapter 18

Smart Views

Montage employs a whole new way of writing scripts. Forinstance, you write three versions of the same scene in SceneView, all slightly different, with statuses of "First Draft""Second Draft" and "Third Draft". Then, create a Smart View toview the script using only the "Third Draft" version.

There is great flexibility of making a view that shows onlythings you want to see based on criteria you set. Now makethat view auto-updating and you understand the essence ofSmart Views. A Smart View can be used for script revisions andfor script breakdowns. With Smart Views, you can do all thisand more.

Smart Views can be based on any view. In this chapter, we’llshow you how to set up a Smart View as well as takeadvantage of Smart Views’ functionality.

Smart Views

In This Chapter:


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To create a smart view:

1 Click the Add button in the viewarea.

A Smart view window appears.

2 Select New Smart View... from thecontextual menu.

3 Type in a name for the Smart View.

4 Click on the pop-up menu labeledShow Items From:

A pop-up menu appears.

Select a view on which to base theSmart View.

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To create a smart view:

1 Click the Add button in the viewarea.

A Smart view window appears.

2 Select New Smart View... from thecontextual menu.

3 Type in a name for the Smart View.

4 Click on the pop-up menu labeledShow Items From:

A pop-up menu appears.

Select a view on which to base theSmart View.

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(CONT’D)

5 Click the + button to add criteria. two pop-up menus appear in the list.

3 Select the Subject of the criteria. In thisexample choose, “Script.”

7 Select the Comparison of the criteria. Inthis example choose, “Contains.”

8 Enter the Value of the criteria. In thisexample start entering a Character name andthe name will be auto-filled.

9 Click the Close button or press the +button to add more criteria.

Hint: You can use a Smart View to do a scriptbreakdown or to focus on one aspect or area of thescript.



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(CONT’D)

5 Click the + button to add criteria. two pop-up menus appear in the list.

3 Select the Subject of the criteria. In thisexample choose, “Script.”

7 Select the Comparison of the criteria. Inthis example choose, “Contains.”

8 Enter the Value of the criteria. In thisexample start entering a Character name andthe name will be auto-filled.

9 Click the Close button or press the +button to add more criteria.

Hint: You can use a Smart View to do a scriptbreakdown or to focus on one aspect or area of thescript.

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Once you’ve created smart views, theyappear in the main view pane. The iconfor a smart view appears as a purpledocument with a gear-like badge(pictured below).

Smart views can be created based onother smart views. Each time you adda smart view it will be available in theShow items from menu.

Using a Smart View as part of thecriteria for another smart view can beextremely powerful.



Once you’ve created smart views, theyappear in the main view pane. The iconfor a smart view appears as a purpledocument with a gear-like badge(pictured below).

Smart views can be created based onother smart views. Each time you adda smart view it will be available in theShow items from menu.

Using a Smart View as part of thecriteria for another smart view can beextremely powerful.

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Chapter 19

Printing

Even in this day of computers and e-mail, printed screenplaysare still the dominant form of script submission. Here you willlearn how to print your script, how widow and orphan controlworks, where to find more and cont’d in your script, and howto set up a print header.

The printed script has several features that do not appear onscreen. These items are script conventions for print.

Not stranding a line of text on the top or bottom of the pageaway from the rest of the text. This practice is called widow andorphan control.

A header is some common text that appears at the top of everypage in your script.

Printing a Screenplay

In This Chapter:

Printing a Screenplay

Widow & OrphanControl

More & Cont’d

Setting Print Headers

Setting Margins


Printing a Script

To print a script:


2 Click the Print button in theToolbar or press Command - P.

A dialog appears prompting you to setprinting options.

3 Click Print.

Hint: Your printer has many options,many of which can be found from theCopies & Pages pop-up menu.

Note: Your Printer dialog may lookdifferent than in the screenshot dependingon which version of Mac OS X and/or yourmodel of printer. The sheet pictured is fromMac OS X 10.4.6.

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Printing a Script

To print a script:


2 Click the Print button in theToolbar or press Command - P.

A dialog appears prompting you to setprinting options.

3 Click Print.

Hint: Your printer has many options,many of which can be found from theCopies & Pages pop-up menu.

Note: Your Printer dialog may lookdifferent than in the screenshot dependingon which version of Mac OS X and/or yourmodel of printer. The sheet pictured is fromMac OS X 10.4.6.

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Widow & Orphan Control

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A "widow" is the last line of a paragraph thatappears alone at the top of the next page.

An "orphan" is the first line of a paragraphthat appears alone at the bottom of a page.

1 Print a script.

The picture on the left is an example ofWidow and orphan control. The screenversion is on the left and the print version onthe right.

Widow Control: At the top of the printedpage (right) a widowed Character was pulleddown from previous page.

Orphan Control: At the bottom of the printedpage (right) two orphaned lines were pusheddown to the next page.


Widow & Orphan Control

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A "widow" is the last line of a paragraph thatappears alone at the top of the next page.

An "orphan" is the first line of a paragraphthat appears alone at the bottom of a page.

1 Print a script.

The picture on the left is an example ofWidow and orphan control. The screenversion is on the left and the print version onthe right.

Widow Control: At the top of the printedpage (right) a widowed Character was pulleddown from previous page.

Orphan Control: At the bottom of the printedpage (right) two orphaned lines were pusheddown to the next page.

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More & Cont’d

Using MORE & CONT’D to denotewhen dialogue breaks across pages is ascreenwriting convention. “MORE”appears at the bottom of the page and“CONT’D” at the top of the next page.

The necessity of this convention isdebated by the screenwritingcommunity. Some believe the use ofMORE and CONT’D is no longerneeded because the reader of the scriptcan ascertain the character’s dialoguecontinues on the next page. Others saythat MORE and CONT’D are stillnecessary visual indicators for thereader. Nevertheless, by default, whenprinting, MORE and CONT’D is addedwhen dialogue breaks across the page.

1 (MORE) is added to the end of thepage. The Character’s name and(CONT’D) is added to the top of thenext page.

Note: MORE and CONT’D only appearwhen printing.

Note: MORE and CONT’D can be turnedoff in the General Preferences. See Page106 for more info

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Headers are text that appears on thetop of every printed page (Title pageexcluded).

To set up print headers:

1 From the View menu, selectDocument Properties...

A sheet appears.

2 Select the Printing tab.

3 Type in the text you wish toappear in the header of your printedscript. Use the following guide forpage number, page count, and title:

%p = page number%c = page count%t = title

When you are finished click the Closebutton.

Note: Headers appear on the printed pagebut not in the on-screen views.

Note: If you want the Title page to print,be sure to place a check mark next to PrintTitle Page.



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Headers are text that appears on thetop of every printed page (Title pageexcluded).

To set up print headers:


A sheet appears.


3 Type in the text you wish toappear in the header of your printedscript. Use the following guide forpage number, page count, and title:

%p = page number%c = page count%t = title

When you are finished click the Closebutton.

Note: Headers appear on the printed pagebut not in the on-screen views.

Note: If you want the Title page to print,be sure to place a check mark next to PrintTitle Page.

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Setting Margins

Top and bottom margins are the whitespace at the top and bottom of theprinted page.

To set up top and bottom printmargins:


A sheet appears.


3 Type in the value (in inches) thatyou wish to set for the top margin.Repeat for the bottom margin.

4 Press the Close button whenfinished.

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Setting Margins

Top and bottom margins are the whitespace at the top and bottom of theprinted page.

To set up top and bottom printmargins:


A sheet appears.


3 Type in the value (in inches) thatyou wish to set for the top margin.Repeat for the bottom margin.

4 Press the Close button whenfinished.

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Chapter 20

Templates & Elements

Templates are a preset group of views, elements, their settingsand any text.

When you start a new script you will be presented with a sheetallowing you to choose a pre-defined or blank template. Usinga pre-defined template, you can create a pre-formatted titlepage, and/or query letter so when you start your script youmerely need to fill in some details.

You can add or change the script elements if you are writing fora production house or in a genre that has specific guidelines fortheir scripts.

Templates & Elements

In This Chapter:

Configuring Elements

Creating a Template

Managing Templates

Default Templates

TemplateSpecifications



To configure an element:

1 Select View > DocumentProperties...

A sheet appears.

2 In the Styles tab, choose an elementfrom the list of on the left hand sideand you see the Ruler settings, Sampletext area, and Style info for thatelement. Configure each to your likingand press the Close button when youare finished.

Hint: Once you configure the documentthe way you want it, you may wish to Saveit as a template. See Saving a Template.

Below are the attributes of an Element:

Text AlignmentSpacing (both before and after a line)Ruler settings: indent, hanging indentFontText ColorParenthesizeCase: Uppercase or Lowercase

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To configure an element:

1 Select View > DocumentProperties...

A sheet appears.

2 In the Styles tab, choose an elementfrom the list of on the left hand sideand you see the Ruler settings, Sampletext area, and Style info for thatelement. Configure each to your likingand press the Close button when youare finished.

Hint: Once you configure the documentthe way you want it, you may wish to Saveit as a template. See Saving a Template.

Below are the attributes of an Element:

Text AlignmentSpacing (both before and after a line)Ruler settings: indent, hanging indentFontText ColorParenthesizeCase: Uppercase or Lowercase

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Creating a Template

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Montage comes pre-equipped with severalindustry-standard templates. You can usethem as-is or modify them if needed to matchthe formatting requirements of the partiesyou are working for/with.

Templates dictate the formatting of the script.Not only does each genre of script writinghave different guidelines but individualstudios often have their own adaptations.

Templates contain elements and their styles,views, and Smart Views.

Any document can be saved as a template.

To save a document as a template:

1 Set the document the way you want it.Create Smart Views, edit the Elements andStyles in the Document Properties>Styles tab.

2 From the File menu, Select Save AsTemplate...

3 A sheet appears. Enter a name, add animage in the designated area (optional) andclick OK. The template will be available whenyou create a new script.


Creating a Template

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Montage comes pre-equipped with severalindustry-standard templates. You can usethem as-is or modify them if needed to matchthe formatting requirements of the partiesyou are working for/with.

Templates dictate the formatting of the script.Not only does each genre of script writinghave different guidelines but individualstudios often have their own adaptations.

Templates contain elements and their styles,views, and Smart Views.

Any document can be saved as a template.

To save a document as a template:

1 Set the document the way you want it.Create Smart Views, edit the Elements andStyles in the Document Properties>Styles tab.

2 From the File menu, Select Save AsTemplate...

3 A sheet appears. Enter a name, add animage in the designated area (optional) andclick OK. The template will be available whenyou create a new script.

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Managing Templates

To manage templates:

1 Select Manage Templates... fromthe File menu.

2 Select a template and eitherdouble-click it to rename the template,press the OK button to dismiss thedialog, or press the Del button todelete the template.

Note: Templates are stored in:~/Library/Application Support/Montage/

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Default Templates

2 Current default templates

Montage has several default templates.

To create a new document using a template:

1 Select New From Template... from theFile menu.

2 Select a template from the list.

3 A new document window appears.


Default Templates

2 Current default templates

Montage has several default templates.

To create a new document using a template:

1 Select New From Template... from theFile menu.

2 Select a template from the list.

3 A new document window appears.


Template Specs


Template Specs


Chapter 21

Production

Pre-production and Production phases generally use scenenumbers to organize and keep track of the script and its manyrevisions. Scene numbers are traditionally assigned to sceneheadings only.

Assign scene numbers to a scene view or smart view whichlocks the view. Subsequently, inserted scenes are intelligentlynumbered so that the original scene numbers remain intact.

Keeping the same scene numbers throughout the pre-production and production phases is important as it reducesconfusion during re-writes and edits.

Similar to adding scenes during the production phase, deletingscenes causes a gap in the scene numbering so that scenenumbers remain intact.

Production

In This Chapter:

Adding SceneNumbers

Removing SceneNumbers

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Chapter 21

Production

Pre-production and Production phases generally use scenenumbers to organize and keep track of the script and its manyrevisions. Scene numbers are traditionally assigned to sceneheadings only.

Assign scene numbers to a scene view or smart view whichlocks the view. Subsequently, inserted scenes are intelligentlynumbered so that the original scene numbers remain intact.

Keeping the same scene numbers throughout the pre-production and production phases is important as it reducesconfusion during re-writes and edits.

Similar to adding scenes during the production phase, deletingscenes causes a gap in the scene numbering so that scenenumbers remain intact.

Production

In This Chapter:

Adding SceneNumbers

Removing SceneNumbers

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Adding Scene Numbers

Adding scene numbers to a scripttypically signifies entering theproduction phase of a script. Oncescene numbers are turned on, thescene numbers are locked and addingscenes will create alternate scenenumbers like 3A, 3B, 3C, etc..

1 From the production menu, selectAdd Scene Numbers...

A sheet appears.

2 Choose the view you wish toreceive scene numbers.

Note: You can add numbers to a smartview based on viewing scenes.

3 Click OK to accept the scenenumbering defaults.

Scene numbers appear in your scriptview, and the view you chose tonumber in step 1.

Note: A lock symbol appears next to viewsthat have scene numbers.

The lock icon appears next to views that have scene numbers.

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Scene Numbering Options:

Apply to: - Choose the view to benumbered.

Font: - Set the display font for thescene numbers by clicking the Select...button.

Starting: - Enter the starting scenenumber.

Left Numbers: - Select whether youwant scene numbers to appear on theleft-side of the page. The defaultsetting is 0.75 inches.

Right Numbers: Select whether youwant scene numbers to appear on theright-side of the page. The defaultsetting is 7.37 inches.

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Scene Numbering Options:

Apply to: - Choose the view to benumbered.

Font: - Set the display font for thescene numbers by clicking the Select...button.

Starting: - Enter the starting scenenumber.

Left Numbers: - Select whether youwant scene numbers to appear on theleft-side of the page. The defaultsetting is 0.75 inches.

Right Numbers: Select whether youwant scene numbers to appear on theright-side of the page. The defaultsetting is 7.37 inches.

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Scene numbers appear in the Scriptview by default in Courier 12 pt. on theleft and right-side of the page at 0.75”and 7.37.” You can modify this tobetter match your template if needed.

Note: Once a script is in production thenumbered view and script view are locked.Once a view is locked, the addition ofscenes does not displace the scenenumbers that exist prior to a new scenebeing added. Therefore. scene 2 will alwaysbe scene 2 and scene 3 will always bescene 3. Scenes inserted between 2 and 3will be scene 2A, 2B, 2C, and so on.

Note: Scenes that aren’t included in theview that are numbered do not have scenenumbers. Mainly, this occurs whennumbering a smart view. In this case,adding scenes that don’t fit the criteria ofthe smart view result in the added scenesnot being numbered.

Scene numbers in script view.



Scene numbers appear in the Scriptview by default in Courier 12 pt. on theleft and right-side of the page at 0.75”and 7.37.” You can modify this tobetter match your template if needed.

Note: Once a script is in production thenumbered view and script view are locked.Once a view is locked, the addition ofscenes does not displace the scenenumbers that exist prior to a new scenebeing added. Therefore. scene 2 will alwaysbe scene 2 and scene 3 will always bescene 3. Scenes inserted between 2 and 3will be scene 2A, 2B, 2C, and so on.

Note: Scenes that aren’t included in theview that are numbered do not have scenenumbers. Mainly, this occurs whennumbering a smart view. In this case,adding scenes that don’t fit the criteria ofthe smart view result in the added scenesnot being numbered.

Scene numbers in script view.

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Scene numbers appear in the Sceneview on the left-side of the title bar.

In this example, there are two scenesnumbered 1 and 2.

Hint: You can apply scene numbers to asmart view in your script but be surethat subsequent revisions to those scenesstill match the criteria of the smart viewor those scenes will be mysteriouslyabsent from the smart view.



Scene numbers appear in the Sceneview on the left-side of the title bar.

In this example, there are two scenesnumbered 1 and 2.

Hint: You can apply scene numbers to asmart view in your script but be surethat subsequent revisions to those scenesstill match the criteria of the smart viewor those scenes will be mysteriouslyabsent from the smart view.

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Removing Scene Numbers

Removing scene numbers and therebyunlocking a script is easy. Here’s how:

1 Choose Remove Scene Numbersfrom the Production menu.

Scene numbers are removed..

Note: Removing scene numbers is notsomething you typically do once you’vebegun the production process.

1


Removing Scene Numbers

Removing scene numbers and therebyunlocking a script is easy. Here’s how:

1 Choose Remove Scene Numbersfrom the Production menu.

Scene numbers are removed..

Note: Removing scene numbers is notsomething you typically do once you’vebegun the production process.

1

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Chapter 22

Setting Preferences in Montage

The Preferences window allows you to customize and controlmany facets of Montage.

• The General pane provides access to the most commonsettings.

• The Editor pane allows you to set options regarding thescript view.

• The Full Screen pane allows you work in full screenmode on your Macintosh.

•!The Status pane allows you to set all the values for theStatus list used throughout the different views.

Setting Preferences

In This Chapter:

General Prefs

Editor Prefs

Full Screen Prefs

Status Prefs


General PreferencesThe General preference pane providesaccess to the most common settings.


The Preferences window appears.

2 Select General.

You can set several options here:

Registering - Enter a SerialNumber.

Updating - Check for Updates atstartup.

Saving - Set a Backup location.Backup to my .Mac account.

Opening - Choose to open anew untitled document or thelast document opened (default).

New Projects - Choose or reseta default template to use.

Printing - Make more &continued adjustments. Makekeep with next adjustments.

Note: Backups are written each time youperform a save on a file. 1

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General PreferencesThe General preference pane providesaccess to the most common settings.



2 Select General.

You can set several options here:

Registering - Enter a SerialNumber.

Updating - Check for Updates atstartup.

Saving - Set a Backup location.Backup to my .Mac account.

Opening - Choose to open anew untitled document or thelast document opened (default).

New Projects - Choose or reseta default template to use.

Printing - Make more &continued adjustments. Makekeep with next adjustments.

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Editor Preferences

2

The Editor preference pane allows you to setoptions regarding the Script and Scene views.



2 Select Editor.

Choose from the following view options:

Show Ruler (Script view)Check Spelling as You Type (All views)Draw Page Guides (Script view)Create New Scene for New Scene HeadingsAuto-complete Selects Closest Match

Text Color (Script and Scene views)Background Color (Script and Scene views)


Editor Preferences

2

The Editor preference pane allows you to setoptions regarding the Script and Scene views.



2 Select Editor.

Choose from the following view options:

Show Ruler (Script view)Check Spelling as You Type (All views)Draw Page Guides (Script view)Create New Scene for New Scene HeadingsAuto-complete Selects Closest Match

Text Color (Script and Scene views)Background Color (Script and Scene views)

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Full Screen Preferences







• Text Zoom

• Show Scroll bar

• Only when Mouse isOverhead.

• Foreground Color

• Background Color

2


Full Screen Preferences







• Text Zoom

• Show Scroll bar

• Only when Mouse isOverhead.

• Foreground Color

• Background Color

2

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Status Preferences

2

The Status preference pane allows you to setnames and colors to status items which areused throughout many views.

Status items can help you to track scriptrevisions and can be used as criteria in smartviews.

To set a color for a status item.



2 Select Status.

3 Select a Status item to edit.4 Click the arrows on the right-hand side to

set a color for the status item.

Hint: Double-click on the status item name to editits name. To create a status item click the “+” plusbutton. To delete a status item, highlight an itemthen click the “-” minus button.

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Keywords Preferences



2 Select Keywords.

Note: Keywords added here areavailable to all docments.

To add a Keyword, Press the (+) Plusbutton.

A new item appears in the keywordslist.

Type a name for the new keyword.

Press tab or reurn to end editing of theKeyword.

2


Keywords Preferences



2 Select Keywords.

Note: Keywords added here areavailable to all docments.

To add a Keyword, Press the (+) Plusbutton.

A new item appears in the keywordslist.

Type a name for the new keyword.

Press tab or reurn to end editing of theKeyword.

2

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Chapter 23

Toolbar

The Default Toolbar

• Save - Save the current file to disk.

• Insert - Adds an object in the current view.e.g. adds a scene to the script view.

• Remove - Deletes an object from the current view.

• Bold - Sets selected text to boldface.

• Italic - Sets selected text to italic.

• Underline - Sets selected text to underlined.

• Split Scene -Typing a slug line creates a new scene.

• Add Keyword - Tag a scene and use it in a Smart View.

• Full Screen - Write distraction-free in this addictive mode.

• Search - Type here to filter the current view to the search.

Montage’s Toolbars

In This Chapter:

The Default Toolbar

Customizing theToolbar

Custom Toolbar Items

MONTAGE

Chapter 23

Toolbar

The Default Toolbar

• Save - Save the current file to disk.

• Insert - Adds an object in the current view.e.g. adds a scene to the script view.

• Remove - Deletes an object from the current view.

• Bold - Sets selected text to boldface.

• Italic - Sets selected text to italic.

• Underline - Sets selected text to underlined.

• Split Scene -Typing a slug line creates a new scene.

• Add Keyword - Tag a scene and use it in a Smart View.

• Full Screen - Write distraction-free in this addictive mode.

• Search - Type here to filter the current view to the search.

Montage’s Toolbars

In This Chapter:

The Default Toolbar

Customizing theToolbar

Custom Toolbar Items

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Customizing the Toolbar

To customize the toolbar:

1 Select Customize Toolbar... fromthe View Menu.

A sheet appears.

Alternatively, right-click on thetoolbar.

A contextual menu appears.

Select Customize Toolbar...

3 Drag an item into the toolbar toadd an item or drag an item within thetoolbar to change its position.

Note: The toolbar can be hidden throughView>Hide Toolbar and shown again byView>Show Toolbar.

1

2

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Customizing the Toolbar

To customize the toolbar:

1 Select Customize Toolbar... fromthe View Menu.

A sheet appears.

Alternatively, right-click on thetoolbar.

A contextual menu appears.

Select Customize Toolbar...

3 Drag an item into the toolbar toadd an item or drag an item within thetoolbar to change its position.

Note: The toolbar can be hidden throughView>Hide Toolbar and shown again byView>Show Toolbar.

1

2

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Custom Toolbar items

Toolbar items available through the Customize Toolbar interface.

In addition to the default items in the toolbar,the following items are available to customizeyour toolbar.

Separator - Adds a visual divider betweenitems.

Space - Adds a blank space between items.

Flexible Space - Adds a variable width blankspace between items.

Customize - Presents a customize toolbarsheet.

Print - Presents a print function.

Open - Presents a navigation sheet.

Save - Saves the current docuemnt to disk.

Insert - Creates a new item (scene, character,location, Contact, query letter, Synopsis)

Remove- Deletes the currently selected item.

Duplicate - Creates a copy of the selecteditem.

New - Creates a new document.

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Custom Toolbar itemsFade - Sets the document window soyou can see through it to your desktopunderneath.

Full Screen - Sets the display to occupythe entire monitor.

Annotations - Shows or hides a drawerfor notes.

Split Scene - Divides the current scenein two from the insertion point. (Sceneview) Italic - Sets selected text to italic.

Bold - Sets selected text to boldface.

Underline - Divides the current scenein two from the insertion point. (Sceneview)Fonts - Opens the Mac OS X Font Panel.

Show:Icon & Text - Displays toolbarbuttons and words.

Icon Only - Displays

Text Only - displays a texttoolbar.

Note: When the “Use Small Size “checkbox is checked the toolbar will becomehalf the size as the default toolbar.


Show menu items

Small size toolbar items

Chapter 23: Toolbars

Custom Toolbar itemsFade - Sets the document window soyou can see through it to your desktopunderneath.

Full Screen - Sets the display to occupythe entire monitor.

Annotations - Shows or hides a drawerfor notes.

Split Scene - Divides the current scenein two from the insertion point. (Sceneview) Italic - Sets selected text to italic.

Bold - Sets selected text to boldface.

Underline - Divides the current scenein two from the insertion point. (Sceneview)Fonts - Opens the Mac OS X Font Panel.

Show:Icon & Text - Displays toolbarbuttons and words.

Icon Only - Displays

Text Only - displays a texttoolbar.

Note: When the “Use Small Size “checkbox is checked the toolbar will becomehalf the size as the default toolbar.


Show menu items

Small size toolbar items

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Chapter 24

Help comes in several forms, like a built-in help system or

this user guide which cover the technical nature of usingMontage and its features. “How to Format Your ScreenplayLike a Pro” is a pdf which outlines the how-to aspect of writingscreenplays. Copyright Your Script is a menu item to bring upthe US government’s copyright pdf form. Register Your Scriptbrings you to the Writer’s Guild of America website (East orWest), or to the U.K. Writer's Copyright Assoc. to register yourscript. The Screenwriter’s Shop is a store to purchase writingrelated items. iScript™ is a 3rd party service featuringprofessional voice actors who record your script to an audiofile.

If you are using Montage as a time-limited trial and wish topurchase, click “Buy Montage...” to visit the Mariner Softwareonline store.

Check for Updates... checks over the internet to make sure youare using the latest version.

Montage Help

In This Chapter:

Montage Help

How to Format YourScreenplay Like a Pro

Copyright Your Script

Register Your Script

Screenwriter’s Shop

iScript™ Your ScriptBuy Montage

Check For Updates

MONTAGE

Chapter 24

Help comes in several forms, like a built-in help system or

this user guide which cover the technical nature of usingMontage and its features. “How to Format Your ScreenplayLike a Pro” is a pdf which outlines the how-to aspect of writingscreenplays. Copyright Your Script is a menu item to bring upthe US government’s copyright pdf form. Register Your Scriptbrings you to the Writer’s Guild of America website (East orWest), or to the U.K. Writer's Copyright Assoc. to register yourscript. The Screenwriter’s Shop is a store to purchase writingrelated items. iScript™ is a 3rd party service featuringprofessional voice actors who record your script to an audiofile.

If you are using Montage as a time-limited trial and wish topurchase, click “Buy Montage...” to visit the Mariner Softwareonline store.

Check for Updates... checks over the internet to make sure youare using the latest version.

Montage Help

In This Chapter:

Montage Help

How to Format YourScreenplay Like a Pro

Copyright Your Script

Register Your Script


iScript™ Your ScriptBuy Montage

Check For Updates

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Montage User Guide

Montage Help

Montage includes this pdf guide whichis available for purchase in a printedformat from the Montage page on theMariner Software website.

Get it on our eStore at:http://www.marinersoftware.com/.

To open the User guide from withinMontage:

1 Select Montage Help from theHelp menu.

2 The help system appears.

Montage also includes a User Guidethat opens in your default PDF viewer(Preview and Acrobat Reader areleading PDF viewers).

Also included is a pdf “How to Formatyour Screenplay like a Pro” providedby Robert Gregory-Browne. Thisdocument covers the “how-to” aspectsof screenwriting that are beyond thescope of this guide.

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Copyright a Script

2 Contextual menu in Safari when viewing an embedded PDF.

To open the US Government’s Copyrightform:

1 Select Copyright Your Script from theHelp menu.

Safari Users: A Browser window appears withthe PDF form. Right click in the window and acontextual menu appears.

2 From the contextual menu, select “Openwith Preview” to view the form as a PDF.From Preview you will be able to save theform to your hard drive and/or print it outfor submission.

To Register Your script with the ScreenWriter’s Guild East or the Screen Writer’sGuild West:

1 From the Help menu, click on RegisterYour Script and select East or West from thesubmenu.

2 A web browser window opens and theappropriate location displays.

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Copyright a Script

2 Contextual menu in Safari when viewing an embedded PDF.

To open the US Government’s Copyrightform:

1 Select Copyright Your Script from theHelp menu.

Safari Users: A Browser window appears withthe PDF form. Right click in the window and acontextual menu appears.

2 From the contextual menu, select “Openwith Preview” to view the form as a PDF.From Preview you will be able to save theform to your hard drive and/or print it outfor submission.

To Register Your script with the ScreenWriter’s Guild East or the Screen Writer’sGuild West:

1 From the Help menu, click on RegisterYour Script and select East or West from thesubmenu.

2 A web browser window opens and theappropriate location displays.

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To open and browse the Screenwriter’sShop using your browser:

1 From the Help menu, click onScreenwriter’s Shop.

2 A web browser window opens andthe Screenwriter’s Shop online storedisplays.

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To open and browse the Screenwriter’sShop using your browser:

1 From the Help menu, click onScreenwriter’s Shop.

2 A web browser window opens andthe Screenwriter’s Shop online storedisplays.

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iScript™ Your Script

To purchase an Audio reading of yourscript performed by professionalvoice actors:

1 From the Help menu, click oniScript Your Script...

2 A web browser window opensand the iScript™ site displays.

Follow the steps to purchase an audiorecording of your script.

Chapter 24: Help

iScript™ Your Script

To purchase an Audio reading of yourscript performed by professionalvoice actors:

1 From the Help menu, click oniScript Your Script...

2 A web browser window opensand the iScript™ site displays.

Follow the steps to purchase an audiorecording of your script.


Buy Montage

To Purchase Montage:

1 From the Help menu, click on BuyMontage...

2 A web browser window opens andthe Mariner Software online storedisplays.

Select the version you would like topurchase from the pop-up menu.

Click the Add to Cart button.

The Shopping Cart displays.

Press the Continue Shopping button orpress the Checkout button.

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Buy Montage

To Purchase Montage:

1 From the Help menu, click on BuyMontage...

2 A web browser window opens andthe Mariner Software online storedisplays.

Select the version you would like topurchase from the pop-up menu.

Click the Add to Cart button.

The Shopping Cart displays.

Press the Continue Shopping button orpress the Checkout button.

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Check For UpdatesTo Check For Updates:

1 From the Help menu, click on CheckFor Updates.

A dialog appears explaining whether ornot you have the latest version.

2 If you don’t have the latest version:The dialog states “A new version ofMontage is available!” A list of the addedfeatures is displayed below. Three choices(buttons) are available in this dialog.

Skip This Version - Dismisses the dialogRemind Me Later - Temporarily dismisses

the dialogDownload New Version - Downloads the

new version

When downloading a new version, theapplication asks you to quit momentarily sothe application can install and restart itselfusing the new version.

3 If your version is up-to-date a dialogappears stating “You’re up to date!”followed by the version information.

Note: Check for Updates automatically occursat launch according to a general preferencesetting. See General Preferences for moreinfo.

2 Dialog showing an Update is available

3 Dialog showing the current version is up to date.

Chapter 24: Help

Check For UpdatesTo Check For Updates:

1 From the Help menu, click on CheckFor Updates.

A dialog appears explaining whether ornot you have the latest version.

2 If you don’t have the latest version:The dialog states “A new version ofMontage is available!” A list of the addedfeatures is displayed below. Three choices(buttons) are available in this dialog.

Skip This Version - Dismisses the dialogRemind Me Later - Temporarily dismisses

the dialogDownload New Version - Downloads the

new version

When downloading a new version, theapplication asks you to quit momentarily sothe application can install and restart itselfusing the new version.

3 If your version is up-to-date a dialogappears stating “You’re up to date!”followed by the version information.

Note: Check for Updates automatically occursat launch according to a general preferencesetting. See General Preferences for moreinfo.

2 Dialog showing an Update is available

3 Dialog showing the current version is up to date.


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