ScriptBuddy

What do you like best?

I like how it adjusts for formatting for screenplay type writing, although it is not the most efficient. It also can import scripts relatively well too for adjustment, but outside of these, there is nothing too special about this software.

What do you dislike?

As mentioned above, the one main advantage of the software is the formatting capabilities for screenplay writing. Besides that, there are no major advantages of the software for any other type of document software such as Microsoft Word. My recommendation would be to try out the software if you are interested, but after using it there is not that much added appeal. I also wish there were added features to make comments on the core writing script, without having to write next to the script.

Recommendations to others considering the product:

I would give it a try and work through all of the programming functions of the software, but do not spend a significant amount of time optimizing it. Personally, I think the same functions could be completed on other open source or common programs without the added download. Since it is an open source and free software there is no harm in trying out this new format.

What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?

ScriptBuddy was mainly used as a side project for presentation and video scripts for some work. It allowed me to set up a storyline between members of the groups for the video presentation to ensure good flow and that everyone remained on script.