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Hi, I have a question about writing a screenplay that is loosly based on a book. Would I have to get the rights to the books or can I go ahead and write it as long as I'm not copying anything in the book? For example, I read a R.L. Stine book and I liked the idea and from that I got another...

Does anybody know any low cost editing software that i can use for a windows computer? I want to learn how to edit. thanks, BWC

Which of these is more important to focus on in a screenplay. I've heard some writers focus on theme others on characters and others on story. Which is more important in you opinion? I'm stuck on a screenplay because I don't know on which I should focus more. Thanks, BWC

Hi, like the title says are the characters copyrighted automatically when you write a script? I was going to copyright some superheroes I came up with but I found out it takes about a year to get an official notification from the US Copyright office so I thought that I should use them in a short...

This question has probably already been asked, but since I havent seen it I'll post it. For writer/directors or aspiring ones, if you could have the money to direct a movie you've written or plan on writing what would it be? If I had the money to do that I'd direct a movie based on the story the...

Like the title says, does my main character have to be liked? He's not the bad guy, though, I just dont know if its ok to make him not too likeable. Thanks, bwc

Hi, In my screenplay I want to use a line from a song. My question is if I can get sued for using it. I'm not going to name the song or the band in the screenplay. Thanks BWC

Hi, I was wondering if I could copyright the name I want for my production company, even if I'm not able to make any films at the moment. Also, if I Can write screenokays and put them under that production company name? Last, if i want to copyright treatments do i have to pay the fee for each of...

Okay, so I want to buy a camera but I don't know which one to buy because I don't know anything about cameras. All I know is that Arri's are supposed to be good but if anyone has other suggestions about other good cameras I'd like to know anything and everything. Also if anyone can recommend a...

Hello, Like the question says, what does a movie need to have to be goth? What kind of plot, characters, etc. Also, is H.P. Lovecraft considered Gothic? Thanks, BWC

Hi, A while ago I saw a book with a very good title, and I decided I wanted to use it for one of my movies. But, I don't know if I can get sued for using it, even if my movie has nothing to do with what the book is about. Thanks, BWC

Hi, I wanted to know if it is legal to copyright scenes without having to write the whole screenplay. I have some good ideas for films and since I can't write them all, I was wondering if I could write the scenes I have thought out and copyright them. Thanks, BWC

Hi, I was wondering if I could get sued for taking the idea of a book and making it my own. For example, lets say I liked an idea that Stephen King made into a book, but didn't like his story. Could I take his idea of his antagonist and use it to make it into my own screenplay? Without getting...

I barely found out about netbooks, and now that I know I can get one, I wanted to know if I should. Are they good, reliable, work good? Also, whats the difference between 1GB installed memory and 160GB Harddrive? And, would I be able to install programs like Final Draft or other screenwriting...

Hi, I have always wondered what people mean when they talk about a film directors style of directing. Can someone explain what that is supposed to mean? Thanks, BWC

I wanted to see if anyone knew which school was better for screenwriting/filmmaking: USC or UCLA? Or if you have any other suggestion. BWC

Hello, I've decided to try to write a sci-fi/fantasy movie since its the only type I can afford to write. So i just wanted to know if anyone here knows what type of things should be included in them?