Tools of the Trade
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Helpful Tools
If you've got a Mac, you've probably already got everything you need at your fingertips. Get familiar with your iMovie and GarageBand applications.
If you're on a Windows machine, check out their MovieMaker software. It's pretty easy to use, though not as feature-rich as its Mac counterpart.
Of course, if you want to part with some serious cash you can send it us! Er… we meant consider buying some professional editing tools.
These links are helpful for video, image, and sound selection:
- Getty Images
- Free Stock Video
- Free Images
- Free and For-Purchase Video and Images
- Free Sound Effects
- Free Loops
- Excellent Music from the Creative Team at MVP
Resources
Pitching a project is only one part of the screenwriter's journey. Whether you've got a solid idea you're now ready to develop into a script, or are looking to market your completed project to the industry, you'll find a vast supply of invaluable resources online at the Writers Store. They've got just about everything from how-to books and screenwriting software, to CDs, DVDs, seminars and webinars, and even funky mousepads, desk toys (horrified B-movie action figures, anyone?) and coffee mugs with inspirational quotes to jump-start your creativity and help you take your career to the next level.