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Description

Backlight Gem serves as an all-encompassing narrative management platform specifically designed for the realm of interactive storytelling within game development. It merges user-friendly scriptwriting capabilities with adaptable, branching narratives, all while automatically producing a transparent data model that aids voice-over and localization tasks. The platform boasts a screenplay-style editing interface, allowing writers to develop their stories fluidly, and its real-time data modeling feature extracts script details to enhance the development workflow. Additionally, Gem fosters a collaborative atmosphere, enabling teams from design, audio, production, and localization to work together productively. The inclusion of a REST API allows for seamless integration with current game development tools, guaranteeing that narrative components are intricately integrated into the broader design framework. By serving as a centralized resource for narrative design, Backlight Gem not only streamlines the creative process but also frees creators to concentrate on storytelling, unencumbered by technical challenges. This innovative solution ultimately enhances the quality and coherence of interactive narratives in games.

Description

Trelby is a free, powerful screenwriting software that works on multiple platforms, offering a wealth of features to streamline the writing process. Its user-friendly interface is designed for speed and elegance, making it an excellent choice for both novice and seasoned screenwriters. The program is highly customizable, allowing users to tailor it to their specific needs. As an open-source project, Trelby encourages community contributions to enhance its functionality. Among its many features, the screenplay editor ensures adherence to proper formatting and pagination, while offering helpful tools like auto-completion and spell checking. It operates consistently across all platforms, producing identical output regardless of the system in use. Users can choose from various views, including draft, WYSIWYG mode, and fullscreen, catering to different writing preferences. The extensive character name database includes over 200,000 names from diverse cultures, which can inspire character creation. Trelby also provides detailed reporting capabilities for scenes, locations, characters, and dialogue, assisting writers in their organization. Additionally, the script comparison feature allows writers to track changes between versions, ensuring they remain aware of their revisions. The program supports importing scripts from multiple formats, including Final Draft XML and Celtx, as well as exporting to PDF, HTML, and other widely used formats, making it a versatile tool for any screenwriter. Overall, Trelby stands out as an invaluable asset for anyone looking to excel in screenwriting.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Adobe Creative Cloud No 
Celtx No 
Fade In No 
Final Draft No 
Fountain No 
JSON Yes 
Studiovity Screenwriting No 

Integrations

Adobe Creative Cloud Yes 
Celtx Yes 
Fade In Yes 
Final Draft Yes 
Fountain Yes 
JSON No 
Studiovity Screenwriting Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Backlight

Founded

2021

Country

United States

Website

www.backlight.co/product/backlight-gem

Vendor Details

Company Name

Trelby

Founded

2003

Website

www.trelby.org

Product Features

Screenwriting

Alternate Dialogue / Lines No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Import PDF / Documents / Files No 
Insert Images No 
Notes No 
Outlining No 
Speech to Text No 
Tagging / Filtering No 
Track Changes No 
Version Control No 

Product Features

Screenwriting

Alternate Dialogue / Lines No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Import PDF / Documents / Files No 
Insert Images No 
Notes No 
Outlining No 
Speech to Text No 
Tagging / Filtering No 
Track Changes No 
Version Control No 

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