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  1. Could use help from someone who actually knows and has done it, how to properly print from the index card feature on Final Draft. I am in the index card summary mode (two across) and can see all my cards, but when I print preview (or print) I see nothing.

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      Yeah - Save As doesn't work - I use CutePDF - but there's others like Nitro, etc... So I'm actually PRINTING it to PDF using software outside of FD. Shit workaround, but it works for me.

       

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  2. Could use help from someone who actually knows and has done it, how to properly print from the index card feature on Final Draft. I am in the index card summary mode (two across) and can see all my cards, but when I print preview (or print) I see nothing.

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      I've used it - and know what you mean about it not showing up on Print Preview -- what I do is use a separate PDF printer (not FD's) to print first... Then I can see it as a file and print the PDF for a hard copy if I want.

       

      When you go into print screen under layout it has "index cards" checked. I change it to custom - then set how many cards across/ down I want... Print with a PDF writer and it's good to go.

       

      You can also print directly to printer th...

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  3. Finally made it into the WGA and looking for any advice or suggestions from other members...any words of wisdom to pass on? What events should I go to?! What do you wish you had known about when you got in? Thank you!

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      Here's what I'll say - what I didn't do when I got in. Definitely go to orientation and get a mentor, become part of a peer group.

       

      And after that - go to any and everything you're interested in that you're able to. You never know which event will teach you something invaluable, or where you'll make friends who will become important down the line. Don't be a douchey schmoozer - but don't be afraid to appropriately network. Congrats.

       

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  4. Question for the writers on TB: have you ever had an optional writing step exercised? (I haven't and am curious.)

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      Haha - I first read Shadows response a direct to adlocke and not the OP.

       

      Makes more sense as a reply to Stringer. Maybe.

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  5. Does anyone know how to LOCK Final Draft into a certain color so that it doesn't change? If one were making edits in red, is there not a way to make sure it stays on red until you manually adjust it to return to black?

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      So if you're going from 1st Revision to 2nd Revision (or whatever) and you want it to stay red - you go to the revision on the list, highlight it - then over to the right where it says "revised text appearance" you can change the color. So you can keep going with the same color or make it different.

       

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  6. Does anyone know how to LOCK Final Draft into a certain color so that it doesn't change? If one were making edits in red, is there not a way to make sure it stays on red until you manually adjust it to return to black?

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      You just put it in revision mode and set your color under the Revisions setting - when you want a different color you change the "active revision set" and you can keep same color or change it.

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  7. Does anyone know if the Writers Guild answers general questions? If one was not a member, but had a specific question, would someone get back to you?

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      Yes. If the question involves something that would fall under their area of purview or expertise, they will try to answer for you, even if you're not a member.

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  8. I'm looking for great chemistry romantic meet up scenes between characters not comedy- ala the Adjustment Bureau scene in the bathroom with Damon and Emily Blunt. Any suggestions?

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      Also - it's short but speaking of Damon... Him and Vera Farmiga in the elevator in Departed was good.

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  9. I'm looking for great chemistry romantic meet up scenes between characters not comedy- ala the Adjustment Bureau scene in the bathroom with Damon and Emily Blunt. Any suggestions?

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      One of my favorites is Brad Pitt / Claire Forlani diner scene in Meet Joe Black.

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  10. Can someone recommend something laugh-out-loud funny for me to read?

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      Hahaha Chando -- "Sex Tape" by Kate Upton -- that'd be the holy grail of the internet.

       

      Kate Angelo wrote a script called "Sex Tape" however. ;)

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  11. finally saw a trailer for Ironside... wheel chair cliches galore

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      I really like Blair Underwood too. He deserves a solid series.

       

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  12. finally saw a trailer for Ironside... wheel chair cliches galore

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      Yeah, trying to make a guy in a wheelchair a bad ass who punches people and dangles them from rooftops is just... No.

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      LeftyJones

      Yeah BW was a judge for the contest here I'm pretty sure and plucked the script and got the sale before the contest was even finalized.

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  13. Saw a promo for NBC's new series IRONSIDE. I initially thought it was one of those fake Adult Swim commercials.

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      I have a friend who photographed the Paley premier for wireimage. He said the web page had like 4 unique viewers over the next two days. Compared to 250,000 for Sons of Anarchy page. Awareness for this is LOW.

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  14. Republic of Pie. Oh my.

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      Hahaha - The pie was the least impressive for me as well -- especially the apple! But the coffee, the other pastries and the space are nice.

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  15. Republic of Pie. Oh my.

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      It's dangerous because it can get expensive if you go too much. But great space.

       

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  16. anyone else hearing about mickey fischer and his pilot. Trying to understand how he got it in front of someone. also want to read it.

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      I should say Brooklyn and WME... And by ??? I mean I don't know personally but obviously the reps got it out there.

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  17. anyone else hearing about mickey fischer and his pilot. Trying to understand how he got it in front of someone. also want to read it.

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      he was a finalist for the Trackingb pilot competition, which led to signing with Brooklyn Weaver -- after that ???

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  18. Wowzers. Final Man of Steel Trailer:

  19. Wowzers. Final Man of Steel Trailer:

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      Hey Spec Writer -- here's a couple: But I think there's prob more versions. IDK - maybe it's just me -- but the horns and percussion of the Williams theme just give me chills with Snyder's awesome images:

       

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  20. Wowzers. Final Man of Steel Trailer:

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      But I did see some trailer mashup somewhere and somebody overlaid John Williams original score over the first two Man of Steel trailers -- and it just FELT so much more inspired and powerful.

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  21. Wowzers. Final Man of Steel Trailer:

    1. LeftyJones

      LeftyJones

      I agree Spec Writer -- they're selling the spectacle first. Cuz let's face it - that's what drives ticket sales.

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