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Create, Write and Submit Scripts for Film, TV, and TheaterUser Guide v1.3© Copyright 1998-2007 Mariner Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of

Philosophy of MontageScenesThe basic building blocks of a script. Each scene not only stores the writing for that scenebut it contains a title, status

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Chapter 21ProductionPre-production and Production phases generally use scenenumbers to organize and keep track of the script and its manyrevisions. Sc

Adding Scene NumbersAdding scene numbers to a scripttypically signifies entering theproduction phase of a script. Oncescene numbers are turned on, the

Adding Scene NumbersScene Numbering Options:Apply to: - Choose the view to benumbered.Font: - Set the display font for thescene numbers by clicking t

Adding Scene NumbersScene 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 c

Adding Scene NumbersScene numbers appear in the Sceneview on the left-side of the title bar.In this example, there are two scenesnumbered 1 and 2.Hint

Removing Scene NumbersRemoving scene numbers and therebyunlocking a script is easy. Here’s how:1 Choose Remove Scene Numbersfrom the Production menu.S

Chapter 22Setting Preferences in MontageThe Preferences window allows you to customize and controlmany facets of Montage.• The General pane provides a

General PreferencesThe General preference pane providesaccess to the most common settings.1 Select Montage->Preferences.The Preferences window appe

Editor Preferences2The Editor preference pane allows you to setoptions regarding the Script and Scene views.1 Select Montage->Preferences.The Prefe

Installing & LaunchingTo install Montage:1 Mount the disk image by double-clicking on the Montage.dmg file in theFinder.2 Drag and drop the Montag

Full Screen PreferencesThe Full Screen preference panecontains options for the Full Screenmode.1 Select Montage->Preferences.The preferences appear

Status Preferences2The Status preference pane allows you to setnames and colors to status items which areused throughout many views.Status items can h

Keywords Preferences1 Select Montage->Preferences.The preferences appear.2 Select Keywords.Note: Keywords added here areavailable to all docments.T

Chapter 23ToolbarThe Default Toolbar• Save - Save the current file to disk.• Insert - Adds an object in the current view.e.g. adds a scene to the scri

Customizing the ToolbarTo customize the toolbar:1 Select Customize Toolbar... fromthe View Menu. A sheet appears.Alternatively, right-click on thetool

Custom Toolbar itemsToolbar items available through the Customize Toolbar interface.In addition to the default items in the toolbar,the following item

Custom Toolbar itemsFade - Sets the document window soyou can see through it to your desktopunderneath.Full Screen - Sets the display to occupythe ent

Chapter 24Help comes in several forms, like a built-in help system orthis user guide which cover the technical nature of usingMontage and its features

Montage User GuideMontage HelpMontage includes this pdf guide whichis available for purchase in a printedformat from the Montage page on theMariner So

Copyright a Script2 Contextual menu in Safari when viewing an embedded PDF.To open the US Government’s Copyrightform:1 Select Copyright Your Script fr

Registration1To register Montage:1 When you first launch Montage you areprompted to register or buy the software.Click Buy Now to go to the Mariner eS

Screenwriter’s ShopTo open and browse the Screenwriter’sShop using your browser:1 From the Help menu, click onScreenwriter’s Shop.2 A web browser wind

iScript™ Your ScriptTo purchase an Audio reading of yourscript performed by professionalvoice actors:1 From the Help menu, click oniScript Your Script

Buy MontageTo Purchase Montage:1 From the Help menu, click on BuyMontage...2 A web browser window opens andthe Mariner Software online storedisplays.S

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 ve

RegistrationTo register Montage:1 Clcik the Register button..2 Enter your serial number.Your serial number was eitherprovided on the back of the disk

Check For Updates1 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 Choo

Check for UpdatesWhen Montage checks over theinternet for updates it can (optionally)send us (Mariner Software) someanonymous info about your system.T

System Requirements & TroubleshootingHardware and Software Requirements To use Montage you need:• at least 128 MB (megabytes) of available memory

Montage NotesNotes Before using Montage, you should have a basic knowledge of Mac OS X. You should understand pointing, clicking, double-clicking,drag

Chapter 2Starting a scriptScripts contain scenes, characters, locations, research items,tasks, contacts, query letters, and a synopsis. Montage provid

Creating a ScriptTo 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.

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Importing a Script1 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

Importing a Final Draft® ScriptThere are two options when importinga Final Draft® file. You can use anexisting template or import the styleinformation

Importing a Final Draft® ScriptMontage imports the text of the scriptalong with its formatting andelements.. This function gets you upand running quic

Importing a Text or RTF ScriptScripts in text form abound on theinternet. One text format example isRTF, which stand for Rich Text Format.RTF files ca

Importing a Text or RTF ScriptThe script imports and a new scriptwindow appears.Hint: When importing a file from text, thecolor-coded templates make v

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Chapter 3Working With ScriptsAs you work on your script, there are several things you shouldmaster. The different views available to you, how to type

ViewsThe 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

Removing a View2 The action menu in the view pane.3The view pane shows a list of all theviews. items in this list can be selected,reordered, added or

Using the Tab-Return SystemThe Tab-Return system helps you nottake your hands off the keyboard tofiddle with formatting and elements(styles). Each ele

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Using the Tab-Return System6 5 Type the location of the Scene.Note: The location is automatically added to thelocation view and is created as an objec

Using the Tab-Return SystemThe Completions tab of the Documentproperties dictates the choices for theauto-complete, tab-return typingsystem in Montage

Using the Tab-Return SystemCamera completions list:INT.EXT.INT./EXT.Times completion text:DAYNIGHTAFTERNOONMORNINGEVENINGLATERMOMENTS LATERCONTINUOUST

Adding KeywordsKeywords are a way to “tag” objectsso they can be included in SmartViews. You can create your ownkeywords and have them available toall

Using Keywords2 3 Create keywords that are specific to thecurrent script. Here’s how to create akeyword and assign it to an object in thecurrent scr

Searching a ScriptTo search in your script:1 Click the Script View button.2 Click in the Search field in thetoolbar and type the text you wish tosearc

Saving a Find as a Smart View1 2 Hint: A filtered view retains its filtering until you remove the rules that govern the filter. Todo so, click the min

Finding in a ScriptTo find in your screenplay:1 Select a view icon (like script) fromthe view pane.2 Place your cursor somewhere in ascene.3 Press Com

Chapter 4Scene NavigationMoving around from scene to scene is made easy by the Scenenavigation palette. Click on a scene to go to that specific sceneo

Using the Scene Navigation PaletteTo navigate to a certain scene:1 From the View Menu select SceneNavigation Palette.A window appears.2 Click on a dis

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Chapter 5ExportingMontage has the ability to export to several different fileformats. Scripts are usually submitted in pdf file format.However, there

Exporting a ScriptTo export a script:1 From the File Menu select Export...A window appears.2 Select a file format.3 Click on a disclosure triangle ont

Chapter 5Script ViewHere you can see white space and the general flow of yourscript. Many screenwriting gurus stress the importance ofbalance in your

Using the Script ViewTo switch to Script View:1 Click on the Script button in theview pane on the left-hand side of thedocument window.1 the main wind

Splitting the View Vertically2Script view split verticallySplitting the Script View allows you tosee two parts of the script at the sametime. This mi

Splitting the View HorizontallySplitting the Script view allows you tosee two parts of the script at the sametime. This might be helpful whencomparing

Chapter 6Scene ViewScenes are the main building blocks within scripts. A scene isusually delimited by a scene heading element (aka: a slugline).Howeve

Adding a SceneTo add a scene:1 Click the Add button inthe Toolbar or press Command - Shift -N.2 A new scene text box appearsbelow the currently sele

Naming a Scene1 2 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 ne

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

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Chapter 6Full Screen ModeThis mode can help you avoid the distractions of bouncing dockicons, incoming E-mail, or glancing at the time, and help youfo

Using Full Screen ModeTo Enter Full Screen mode:1 Click the Full Screen button on thetoolbar or press Command -Shift - F.The screen changes to Full S

Using Full Screen Mode2The Full Screen preference panecontains options for the Full Screenmode.1 Select Montage->Preferences.The preferences appear

Chapter 9Outline ViewMontage allows you to write your script unlike otherscreenwriting software. By using the live outline view, you canwrite your scr

Adding a SceneTo add a Scene:1 From Outline view, click the Addbutton in the Toolbar or pressCommand - Shift - N.2 A new scene name text box appears

Adding a Character to a Scene1 2 3To add a character to a scene:In Montage, you have the ability to flesh-outyour script in Outline view before evenwr

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 automatic

Chapter 10Character ViewCharacters are the players in your script and are used incharacter elements. You can enter your characters prior to orduring t

Adding a CharacterAdding 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

Making Character Notes2 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

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Chapter 11Locations ViewLocations are the places your story occurs and are used in sceneheadings. Enter your locations prior to or during writing your

Adding a LocationAdding a location to your script:1 Click the Add button in theToolbar or press Command - Shift - N. 2 A new location text box appears

Changing a Location Name1 2To change a location’s name throughout yourscript:1 Click on the name field in the Locationview. Edit the name.2 Upon leavi

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Chapter 12Research ViewManage your script research from within Montage by using theResearch view. Research items allow you to store information,as wel

Adding a Research ItemTo add a research item:1 Click the Add button in theToolbar or press Command - Shift - N 2 A new research item appears in thelis

Chapter 13Tasks ViewManage the things you need to accomplish from withinMontage by using the Tasks view. Tasks contain a name, notes,a start date, a s

Adding a TaskTo add a task:1 Click the Add button in theToolbar or press Command - Shift - N. 2 A new task text box appears.3 Enter a task name.4 Ent

Chapter 14Contacts ViewContacts are people or organizations to whom you can submityour script. Contacts include thousands of managers, agents,and prod

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Adding a ContactTo add a contact:1 Click the Add button inthe Toolbar orpress Command - Shift - N. 2 A new text box appears below thecurrently selec

Downloading Contacts1 2 To download a contact:1 Select Download Contacts... from the FileMenu.A dialog appears.2 Choose the type of contacts you want

Viewing Contacts in Address BookTo view a contact in Address book:1 Launch Address Book. 2 In Address Book you’ll see a groupcalled ‘Montage Contacts.

Chapter 15Queries ViewOnce you have completed your script, you need to write aquery letter. Everything begins with a query letter (or a queryphone cal

Creating a Query LetterTo Create a Query Letter:1 Click the Add button inthe Toolbar or press Command - Shift -N. 2 A new query text box appears.3

Attaching a Query Letter to a Contact1To attach a query letter to a contact:1 In contact view, click on the pop-up forthe Query Letter.If you haven’t

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Chapter 16Synopsis ViewA synopsis is typically a one page summary, usually doublespaced and in a 12-point font for easy reading. It should tell astory

Creating a Script SynopsisTo create a script synopsis:1 Click the Add button inthe Toolbar or press Command - Shift -N 2 A new text box appears.3 En

Chapter 17Title Page ViewThe first page of your script should contain: the title, yourname, and most importantly your contact info.The title should be

Chapter 1Welcome.Writing screenplays - it’s about the writing, isn't it?We built Montage so that the tool to manage your creativitystays out of y

Creating a Title PageTo create a title page:1 Click the Title Page icon (picturedbelow) from the view pane.2 Format your Title page by enteringyour ti

Chapter 18Smart ViewsMontage employs a whole new way of writing scripts. Forinstance, you write three versions of the same scene in SceneView, all sli

Creating a Smart ViewTo create a smart view:1 Click the Add button in the viewarea.A Smart view window appears.2 Select New Smart View... from thecont

Creating a Smart View5 6 7 8 (CONT’D)5 Click the + button to add criteria. two pop-up menus appear in the list.3 Select the Subject of the criteria.

Creating a Smart ViewOnce you’ve created smart views, theyappear in the main view pane. The iconfor a smart view appears as a purpledocument with a ge

Chapter 19PrintingEven in this day of computers and e-mail, printed screenplaysare still the dominant form of script submission. Here you willlearn ho

Printing a ScriptTo print a script:1 Click the Script View button.2 Click the Print button in theToolbar or press Command - P.A dialog appears prompti

Widow & Orphan Control1 A "widow" is the last line of a paragraph thatappears alone at the top of the next page.An "orphan" is

More & Cont’dUsing MORE & CONT’D to denotewhen dialogue breaks across pages is ascreenwriting convention. “MORE”appears at the bottom of the p

Setting Print Headers2Headers are text that appears on thetop of every printed page (Title pageexcluded).To set up print headers:1 From the View menu

Philosophy of MontageMac OS X Technologiesin Montage Universal Spotlight Applescript Address BookThe guiding philosophy behind Montage is composed

Setting MarginsTop and bottom margins are the whitespace at the top and bottom of theprinted page.To set up top and bottom printmargins:1 From the Vie

Chapter 20Templates & ElementsTemplates are a preset group of views, elements, their settingsand any text.When you start a new script you will be

Configuring ElementsTo configure an element:1 Select View > DocumentProperties...A sheet appears.2 In the Styles tab, choose an elementfrom the lis

Creating a Template2 3 Montage comes pre-equipped with severalindustry-standard templates. You can usethem as-is or modify them if needed to matchthe

Managing TemplatesTo manage templates:1 Select Manage Templates... fromthe File menu.2 Select a template and eitherdouble-click it to rename the templ

Default Templates2 Current default templatesMontage has several default templates.To create a new document using a template:1 Select New From Templa

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