Firely Scripts In PDF Format

POSTED BY: E221b
UPDATED: Saturday, October 15, 2005 06:46
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E221B

Thursday, September 9, 2004 3:34 AM

I am considering, if I have the time, importing some of the Firefly shooting scripts found on the web into Final Draft 6, converting them into standard screenplay format (correct font, sytling guidelines, etc), and printing them as PDF files. Right now, I'm doing just that for "Dead or Alive." Is there any interest in me somehow posting the episodes this way. Or will I just end up doing it for myself?

ANOTHERFIREFLYFAN

Thursday, September 9, 2004 4:12 AM

Sounds like a shiny plan.

Keep flying

TIGER

Thursday, September 9, 2004 4:21 AM

I'd definitely like to see them. To have them all in the same place, in the same format, in the same file type, would make it much easier for those of us interested in how the written word can be translated to live action to compare the scripts to the eps.

HELIA

Thursday, September 9, 2004 4:30 AM

Ooh, I'd definately be keen to see that!

If you do have the time, of course.

No pressure.

E221B

Thursday, September 9, 2004 5:14 AM

I'm getting a place to post the first Ep I have converted right now.

E221B

Thursday, September 9, 2004 6:14 AM

Actually, where can I post the PDF file for free?

MAKEROFPATHS

Thursday, September 9, 2004 6:31 AM

I'm definitely a definite on that! :-)

Is Final Draft a standard Hollywood big screen script style? TV or film?

Wonder if it's available for the Mac?

Thnx

E221B

Thursday, September 9, 2004 6:37 AM

Final Draft is a professional Hollywood screenwriting program, but it is not a format per say (yes there is a .fdr format - or something like that - but that's not what I mean). The format for a film or TV screenplay is kind of like a style guide. Final Draft just follows all the rules for you. A pretty definative style guide for film and TV screenplays can be found here: http://www.oscars.org/nicholl/format.html

Inara: What did I say about barging into my shuttle?
Mal: That it was manly and impulsive?
Inara: Exactly...except that I said it was dumb.

HELL'S KITTEN

Thursday, September 9, 2004 10:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by E221b:
I am considering, if I have the time, importing some of the Firefly shooting scripts found on the web into Final Draft 6, converting them into standard screenplay format (correct font, sytling guidelines, etc), and printing them as PDF files.

Good idea. I thought about copying all my scripts / outlines / drafts / etc. to PDF format, but I've just been too... lazy... to bring them all to work and copy them. So far I've only done the "Blue Sun Rising" outline. Heh, only 58 to go.... One day! One day I will do it. Maybe. ANYhow, before I continue rambling inanely, I'll stop. I'm not sure why I'm posting this. Good idea. Yeah, that was it: Good idea!

TIGER

Thursday, September 9, 2004 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by E221b:
Actually, where can I post the PDF file for free?

I'd be happy to host them for you. I'll design a simple page for them, so you can give out one link for fans to find the scripts. You can email me at thedeltafactor at gmail dot com if you're interested.

E221B

Thursday, September 9, 2004 10:53 PM

Thanks for the offer, but right now I'm designing a page to put them on. I'll post when It's ready.

TIGER

Thursday, September 9, 2004 11:08 PM

Let me know if you need a place to host your page or any help designing it (it's what I do for a living). I'd really like to see a nice set of scripts made available.

E221B

Thursday, September 9, 2004 11:14 PM

I'm fooling around with Dreamweaver MX 2004 right now. I found a nice free template to use online and I'm adapting it to my purpose. It's a good way for me to learn the program without doing all the work.

HAKEN

Thursday, September 9, 2004 11:50 PM

You can also post it here. And I do have all the scripts in HTML format, which I haven't had the time to convert and post the site. It's just one of those projects that I have that I never quite got around to finishing because of the heavy workload I have in real life.

E221B

Friday, September 10, 2004 3:01 AM

Well I have the site up and the first screenplay "Dead or Alive" is there in the Downloads section. Please e-mail me at be221b at gmail dot com and tell me what you think - or if there are any typos or errors. Enjoy.
http://www.e221b.net

HELIA

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 10:36 PM

E221B - Your scripts site is very shiny indeed!!

Thanks so much for your work. I've bookmarked your site, and will keep checking back for updates.

E221B

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 10:41 PM

I haven't been able to update it in a week or two. But as soon as my coursework cools off (Political Science 111 - Ugh) I'll post more scripts.

Inara: What did I say to you about barging in to my shuttle?
Mal: That it was manly and impulsive?
Inara: Yes, precisely, only the exact phrase I used was "don't."

GMAJOR

Monday, October 18, 2004 4:41 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by makerofpaths:
I'm definitely a definite on that! :-)

Is Final Draft a standard Hollywood big screen script style? TV or film?

Wonder if it's available for the Mac?

Thnx

It is, actually. There's even an OSX version. I use it myself. :)

"Pain is scary." - Jayne Cobb

MAKEROFPATHS

Monday, October 18, 2004 7:06 AM

Thanks Gmajor. Looks good. I'll try a demo soon.

ASH

Wednesday, January 5, 2005 2:28 PM

They look good, im sure they'll come in handy at some point.

Small suggestion, maybe you'd like to order the episodes in the original intended order? As I said, just a suggestion.

JUMBA

Saturday, January 29, 2005 12:38 AM

E221B, The site looks great. Hope to see more scripts added to the download section. Keep up the good work.

MISTY416

Saturday, October 15, 2005 6:18 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by E221b:
Well I have the site up and the first screenplay "Dead or Alive" is there in the Downloads section. Please e-mail me at be221b at gmail dot com and tell me what you think - or if there are any typos or errors. Enjoy.
http://www.e221b.net

I tried to access the site and it told me it was FORBIDDEN...did I do something wrong? Do I need a special password? Would love to read the scripts!!!

~Lynn

E221B

Saturday, October 15, 2005 6:46 AM

The site's down right now - I'll get it back up ass soon as I have time.

Inara: What did I say to you about barging in to my shuttle?
Mal: That it was manly and impulsive?
Inara: Yes, precisely, only the exact phrase I used was "don't."