Published by Mariner Software on 2017-05-01
What is Contour?
Contour is a story development system that helps screenwriters turn their movie ideas into a full outline. It is available for iOS and was created by Emmy Award-nominated Jeffrey Alan Schechter. The system is based on simple-to-understand principles and has been field-tested, resulting in millions of dollars worth of writing assignments and script sales. Contour teaches the same character-based structure that nearly all Hollywood blockbuster movies use.
1. Created by Emmy Award-nominated Jeffrey Alan Schechter, the Contour system teaches you how to use the same character-based structure that nearly all the Hollywood blockbuster movies use.
2. Contour, the award-winning story development system that streamlines the process of turning your movie ideas from first glimmer to full outline, is now available for iOS.
3. The key to the success of the Contour system is the ability to break down a story to a simple structure.
4. With its intuitive, fill-in-the-blanks approach, Contour shows you exactly what elements need to be in your script, never again leaving you to wonder, "what comes next?" If you are a screenwriter, this is a must-have tool to tighten up your masterpiece.
5. This system is based on simple-to-understand principles and has been field tested resulting in millions of dollars worth of writing assignments and script sales.
6. Follow Jeffrey Alan Schechter's personal blog as he breaks down current screenplays in Contour.
7. "Jeff has an acute understanding of the kind of story structure that makes for successful movies.
8. • Craft the 4 final beats of ACT THREE that readers and audiences expect and that define your script as marketable and professional.
9. By analyzing blockbusters he extrapolates a story construction model that is surprisingly simple and universally applicable.
10. • Learn a flexible yet exact plot point and beat structure that works for all genres.
11. • Develop the single-sentence logline that lays out your entire script like a roadmap.
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
Install Contour app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
Download a Compatible APK for PC
Download | Developer | Rating | Current version |
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Get APK for PC → | Mariner Software | 3.27 | 1.3 |
Get Contour on Apple macOS
Download | Developer | Reviews | Rating |
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Get $12.99 on Mac | Mariner Software | 11 | 3.27 |
Download on Android: Download Android
- Intuitive, fill-in-the-blanks approach
- Shows exactly what elements need to be in your script
- Helps tighten up your masterpiece
- Breaks down a story to a simple structure
- Answers the 4 simple questions that shape most every screenplay in the top 50
- Develops the single-sentence logline that lays out your entire script like a roadmap
- Identifies the 4 archetypes every protagonist moves through from "fade in" to "fade out"
- Lays out the 12 foundation beats of ACT ONE
- Discovers a system of breaking down ACT TWO that is so ruthlessly easy you will never get stuck on page 55 again
- Crafts the 4 final beats of ACT THREE that readers and audiences expect and that define your script as marketable and professional
- Flesh out a main character and codify their motivations and behaviors
- Quickly recognizes archetypes which protagonists journey through in all the top movies
- Goes from concept to bulletproof outline in less time than ever before
- Learns a flexible yet exact plot point and beat structure that works for all genres
- Develops a compelling logline
- Can be used on its own or exported to the desktop version of Contour when you get back to your Mac.
- Provides structure for writers who struggle with plotting
- Helps writers stay focused
- Provides tools to write a well-structured screenplay
- Helps increase dramatic tension and conflict in the story
- Great for typing thoughts on the go
- Mobile app may crash and cause loss of work
- Lack of iCloud sync feature for easy backup and access across devices
iPad and iPhone don’t sync
Best Story App!
PLEASE DON'T DO WHAT I DID!!!
If you get an inspiration on the fly this is a great app!