In the audiovisual
field, the use of suitable software is a definite advantage for scenario translation services. This type of tool can effectively manage and
coordinate the workflow of the writer and director in a fluid and professional
manner. Pre-production of a film includes writing a screenplay, making a storyboard and planning shoots. The director can then start shooting the film, short film or
commercial. It also manages all technical aspects, costumes, special
effects and sound related to the post-production phase.
The scenario layout
interface
Celtx is a free
pre-production software. It is designed for multimedia projects, such as
films, documentaries, animations, plays and podcasts. It offers translation services with automatic nomenclature. The client thus
complies with the technical standards required in synopsis and script competitions.
The audiovisual translator has the correct technical parameters (fonts and
spacings) to write his translation in a clear format. Standard formats
provide a font size of 12 and slips of about 50 lines. The choice of
courier New font is not arbitrary. Indeed, it is a mvanic typeface. This
means that replacing one character with another does not change the dimensions
of the text. This avoids altering its length.
Script and script
translation
Thanks to Celtx's
functions, such as printing filtered parts (character records, scene details,
built-in agenda), theauthor can
prepare the shoot and specify the movements of the cameras. It indicates
in capital letters the props, the sounds to be recorded or broadcast and the
pieces of music to be inserted. The automatic attribution of a font color
for each character allows the various parts of the text to be rigorously
inserted and organised in the audiovisual translation,i.e. the dialogues, descriptions of the character
actions and framing.
Audiovisual translation agencies can advise a screenwriter to use software such as Celtx (free) or Final Draft
(paying). These comprehensive scriptwriting and pre-production tools offer
similar functions to traditional text editors. With just a few clicks,
they export the translated scenario in PDF format. They allow you to organize the
project and develop storyboards in a simple, practical and intuitive way.
