So with all of the Open Source growth in the world today (if you don't know what Open Source is, typically it's appeal falls into two camps with folks: the source code of the software or solution is "open" meaning you can alter the code or add to it to get the preferred effect, or people like Open Source solutions because they are often free.)
Well, I think I just bumped into the definitive "Open Source" media story management tool. It is named Celtx, pronounced "Kell Ticks," and it is open and free on so many platforms and languages that I nearly fell out of my chair when reading about it for the first time. The amazing thing is that it assists you in writing for so many types of media productions, and not just at the level of screenplay or script but it help create the storyboard and shooting schedule among many other features.If you have any interest in this field of work or creativity, I highly recommend checking out the site and possibly downloading the tool. It doesn't require registration for download. Check it out!
http://www.celtx.com/
Recommendation: Once you download it you have to enter a credit card... just kidding.
Installing it doesn't require registration either and I highly recommending loading up the "Wizard of Oz" screenplay to see a full sample film project. On the Screenplay tab in the upper right corner you can see the authoring page, but if you click in the lower left on "type set" it will automagically paginate for print so that you can run off copies and hand out your latest work to your friends for review.
If you are really into this sort of thing or this tool eliminates your final excuse for not writing that novel or movie you've been thinking about for years, then the fastest way to get a jump on using the tool would be to check out their video-based tutorials on how to use the tool:
http://www.celtx.com/walkthru/
Have at it people!
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