Contour for PC

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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.

Software Features and Description

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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Download and install Contour on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
Contour	Get App ↲	11 3.27	Mariner Software

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install Contour app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using Contour on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Contour"
The search will reveal the Contour app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once Contour is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Contour.
Now enjoy Contour on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Mariner Software	3.27	1.3

Get Contour on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get $12.99 on Mac	Mariner Software	11	3.27

Download on Android: Download Android

Contour functions

- 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.

✔ Pros:

- 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

☹ Cons:

- Mobile app may crash and cause loss of work

- Lack of iCloud sync feature for easy backup and access across devices

Top Pcmac Reviews

iPad and iPhone don’t sync

By TheAppWizard (Pcmac user)

If this feature was enabled and while you’re at it, onto the desktop version also without having to do that janky version of backing up, then this would be an amazing five star app. But this really hinders it big time. Just add the iCloud sync feature everyone uses. Easy!
Best Story App!

By emmmaria (Pcmac user)

I love this app and the desktop version. I am not a writer who loves plotting but with this software, it's fun. It has helped to stay focused. I suppose it is that structure where you find freedom.
PLEASE DON'T DO WHAT I DID!!!

By InHighDemand (Pcmac user)

Yes this a great app for typing thoughts while being on the go. However, you better "copy and paste" your efforts after your done because you never know when your phone is going to crash. With that being said, I didn't think I would ever have a problem with my almighty iPhone!!!!! Sorry, anyway I did, and after my phone was fixed, I discovered the the names of, 3:00 in the morning ideas for, research completed, and basically major hours of effort for 15 SCREENPLAYS ARE GONE! Surpising I'm not as upset as I could be, because these where my ideas and they're all in my head. So to my fellow consumer,..when your finish typing your ideas out, copy and paste it in the "Notes" of your phone, that way if something happens it'll still be somewhere safe. I'm not going to fault the app, even though my work is gone, I still say the app has helped me tremendously! Just protect yourself and have it saved in otherplaces just in case,....your almighty iPhone gets sick!
If you get an inspiration on the fly this is a great app!

By jimhensoninla (Pcmac user)

You never know when you'll be hit with an idea for the next big blockbuster, and you need to write it down fast before the ideas take flight. this app is an excellent app to do this. It is much improved over the last version, and it really gives you all of the tools to write a well-structured screenplay. When a screenplay gets turned down by an agent or a production company, it's largely because the story just falls apart and it starts to meander. this app gets you to the point of writing something that is solid and doesn't fall down in the second and third act. The only thing I would like to see and this is extremely minor, is in the second act; there needs to be something to indicate that the stakes are being raised so that you are reminded to increase the dramatic tension and the conflict all the way to the end. Kudos to Mariner for being the innovators.