Montage 1.5.1 - Screenwriting Software for Macintosh OS X
Introducing Montage.
The _only_ screenwriting software exclusively developed for Mac OS X.
Melding the theory that a simple user interface, combined with powerful
and intuitive features, provide the best writing experience, Montage makes
it easy to create, edit, and manage screenplays on your Macintosh.
From the ability to import and export Final Draft documents, to using custom, pre-formatted templates for film, TV, and theater, Montage guides
both the first time screenwriter or the seasoned veteran, from start to finish.
But Montage doesn't stop there.
Once your masterpiece is complete, Montage allows you to submit, track,
and send your query, synopsis, and scripts to hundreds of included industry
contacts through Montage's integration with Apple's Address Book. A Montage-only feature throughout the industry.
CURRENT VERSION - 1.5.1 (released 6/13/08) This is a FREE upgrade for all Montage 1.0 customers.
WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.5.1
• Fixed a problem that prevented new annotations from being saved
• Scroll wheel now works in Full Screen mode.
• Addressed a number of issues relating to split views:
- In a split script view, zooming now affects both halves of the view.
- Top/bottom and left/right views now display same page views.
- Montage no longer crashes when zooming a split view when half of the view is minimized.
• Fixed a problem undoing some element changes.
• Fixed a few problems with typing parenthetical text.
• Fixed a problem where copying text from Montage and pasting it back into Montage would paste all text as one element.
Cocoa-built, Universal, and Accessible
Montage has been designed and developed solely for Mac OS X. As a long-time Apple developer (18 years), our commitment to Apple technology is reflected in our feature set. Montage is
Intel-ready and fully supports accessibility features for users with vision disabilities.
Developing in Cocoa also lets us take advantage of Apple OS X functionality, such as
Address Book integration, Spotlight and Services support, and other OS X-specific core features.
Have Final Draft, will travel
Let's face it, Final Draft screenwriting software has been the industry leader for many years. For some users,
a transition to a new screenwriting tool would be both challenging and intimidating.
We've made it easy for you.
Montage includes a built-in Final Draft importer which allows you to drag and drop your
Final Draft documents right on Montage and have them open in the Montage format.
What could be simpler than that?
What's that? You say you have a writing partner who needs to work in Final Draft (for some bizarre reason!)...we can help there too. Have the ease of creating your work in Montage's intuitive and elegant interface AND the convenience of saving your Montage script as a Final Draft file format (.fdr). Another Montage-exclusive feature!
Simple is king
So you have a great idea for a movie, now what? It's a stumbling block every newbie faces.
Screenwriting software needs to be intuitive and easy. With Montage, it's as simple as point
and click. Industry-standard, pre-formatted templates lay out the road map on "how" to write,
you just need to supply the imagination.
View your script from every angle
Viewing your script from different perspectives is critical. Montage provides several different views: Live outline view, script view, character view, locations view, research and notes view, and tasks view. Our pride and joy, the live outline view, allows you to write your script unlike any other screenwriting software by helping you make scenes, add characters to those scenes, and take notes, without actually writing the script. And to top things off, Montage Smart Views even allow writers to visually filter the script to the desired content, based on criteria.
The tool to write...and then some
One of the most difficult steps to the "I want to write a movie" scenario is not necessarily the creation of the script, but getting it into the proper hands when it's complete. Now, it would be foolish to guarantee a six figure movie deal or a primetime television contract just by using Montage...but why not improve your odds? Montage helps you build a query letter and then provides you the ability to submit and track your query, synopsis, or scripts to hundreds of included industry contacts, including managers, agents, and production companies.
Montage screenwriting software features:
• Leopard support.
• Import and Export Final Draft documents, text, or RTF.
• .sex file format support.
• Scene Numbering.
• .mac integration.
• Includes templates for Film, TV, BBC, Theater, and more.
• Create your script as a live outline.
• Montage Smart Views allow writers to visually filter the script to the desired content,
based on criteria.
• Submit your query, synopsis, and scripts to hundreds of included industry contacts.
• Write, distraction-free, in Full-Screen mode.
• Print any entry to a printer or PDF file.
• Mac OS X Toolbar functions are available as items in the customizable toolbar in the main window.
• Spellcheck on the fly.
• Montage backs up any and all activity within the product.
• Native Cocoa, Universal, and Accessible.
• Complimentary support to help solve questions or issues.
• And much more...
"Thanks to Mariner's superior understanding of what looks good on a Mac, we would recommend Montage over Final Draft for all screenwriters."
MacUser UK August 2008
"...good buy and recommended, especially for someone new to screenplay writing"
MacCompanion May 2007
"If you're looking to get that million-dollar spec script out of your head and onto the page,
Montage 1.4's intuitive interface, streamlined outlining approach, and powerful editing
tools could be just what the director ordered."
Macworld Magazine May 2008
"Montage 1.0 is a well-organized app that should gain acceptance by the industry once more screenwriters try it."
MacAddict Magazine (Now MacLife) November 2006
"Montage is a screenplay program that surrounds your story like a dedicated midwife. It is suitable for every level of screenwriter who uses Mac OS X 10.3.9 or above."
MacNN February 2007
Montage 1.5 is available in the following languages:
• English
• French
• Italian
• German
• Spanish
Minimum System Requirements:
• Mac OS X 10.4 or higher (including Leopard)
• 128 MB memory
• 20 MB disk space
• G4 processor or higher
Montage Hard Copy Manual:
We are now offering hard copy Montage manuals through
OnDemandManuals.com. This is a separate purchase from any on this
site and a new window will open for you to complete your hard-copy
manual purchase via the OnDemand Manuals site. Price - $15.00