Scenario translation on layout software

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.