I just received an email blast from the folks at Final Draft. Looks like their long-awaited iPad version is coming in Spring of 2011. The email goes on to say that the mobile version (called Final Draft 8 Mobile) will work with Final Draft FDX files, which means you can easily move your scripts back and fourth, between your desktop and iPad!
If you want to stay informed about their iOS release, you can sign up for their monthly newsletter in the upper right corner of their homepage. And, of course, we’ll be reporting all the latest right here on HHH.
If you can’t wait until Spring, there are a number of great screenwriting apps (for iPad & iPhone) already available in the App Store. Check out ScriptWrite, Scripts Pro, Celtx and Screenplay.
Taz Goldstein
Taz is a Los Angeles based Director who launched Hand Held Hollywood to satisfy his own gadget addictions.
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A keyboard will definitely be a must, but be CAREFUL. I got a very nice keyboard/cover combination. I tested the feel at the Brookstone store, loved it, bought it, brought it home, installed it, and began to type. That's when I discovered it only has ONE SHIFT KEY, on the left! Cursor arrows instead are on the right. Stupidest design ever. So much for typing with the flow of thought.
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