ScriptE for iPad: Character List Management
This guide will walk you through finding the character list, rearranging characters, moving characters from series character to episode character, changing character numbers, maually adding and deleting characters and how to lock and unlock character numbers.
MENUS IN THIS GUIDE
CHARACTERS MENU (plural)
The Characters menu is a list of all characters in the script. This menu will be automatically populated when you have imported a script.
In this menu you can:
- Rearrange and renumber characters
- Move characters from Series Characters to Episode Characters
- Manually add characters that do not have any lines in the scripts you have imported
- Enter the Character Menu for each character
Series Characters vs Episode Characters
- SERIES CHARACTERS is for your series regulars, who keep their numbers throughout the season.
- EPISODE CHARACTERS are for guest characters who only appear in certain episodes.
- If you have recurring characters, these may or may not change the numbers - use your judgement with where to place these.
CHARACTER MENU (singular)
The Character menu is a detailed breakdown for each character. In this menu you can:
- Change character numbers
- Lock or unlock character numbers
- Add an actor to the character
- Merge the character with other characters
- See all scenes the character is in across all episodes
- Print reports of all scenes the character is in (do this when you have completed your breakdown)
- Add notes about the character or actor
- Add attachments, such as images to the character.
FINDING THE CHARACTERS MENU
1. From the SCRIPT BREAKDOWN VIEW, tap CHARACTERS...
2. When you open the Characters Menu, you will see SERIES CHARACTERS at the top. Scroll down to reveal EPISODE CHARACTERS.
Initially, all characters will have been added as series characters. You will need to move episode characters to their respective episode.
MOVE SERIES CHARACTER TO A DIFFERENT POSITION IN THE SERIES CHARACTERS LIST
3. Tap here.
4. Long hold and pull down the character to move it down the list.
Alert: ALWAYS READ POP UPS and make sure that you select the right response!
9 times out of 10, a pop-up means that what you are about to do is something you cannot undo, BUT IN THIS SPECIFIC CASE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CHANGE IT AFTER.
YES and NO are not always in the same position in ScriptE, and this is completely intentional to avoid autopilot answers to get rid of the pop-up, but this is not foolproof. Again: ALWAYS READ POP UPS!
5. Tap here.
6. You will now see that in this case, SANDY and BRIANA have swapped places.
MOVE CHARACTER FROM SERIES CHARACTERS TO EPISODE CHARACTERS
7. Tap here.
8. Long hold and pull down the character to move it down the list towards the bottom until you reach the episode you want to place them in.
9. Release the character BELOW THE PLUS SIGN of the category you want to place them in in the correct episode. In this case, the CABBIE is moved to Scripted Characters in episode 101.
Alert: ALWAYS READ POP UPS and make sure that you select the right response!
9 times out of 10, a pop-up means that what you are about to do is something you cannot undo, BUT IN THIS SPECIFIC CASE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CHANGE IT AFTER.
YES and NO are not always in the same position in ScriptE, and this is completely intentional to avoid autopilot answers to get rid of the pop-up, but this is not foolproof. Again: ALWAYS READ POP UPS!
10. Tap here.
11. You will now see that in this case, CABBIE has been moved to Scripted Characters in Episode 101.
CHANGE CHARACTER NUMBER FROM CHARACTER MENU
12. You can also change character numbers by entering the Character Menu.
Start by tapping the character you want to lock a number to ->
13. The character menu for that character will open.
To change the character number, go to the #-box and change it.
CHARACTERS MENU: ADD CHARACTER MANUALLY
14. Tap here.
15. Tap here.
16. Tap here.
17. Tap here.
DELETE CHARACTER
Tip: Before you delete a character, check if you should MERGE it with another!
18. Step
19. Step
Alert: ALWAYS READ POP UPS and make sure that you select the right response!
9 times out of 10, a pop-up means that what you are about to do is something you cannot undo.
YES and NO are not always in the same position in ScriptE, and this is completely intentional to avoid autopilot answers to get rid of the pop-up, but this is not foolproof. Again: ALWAYS READ POP UPS!
20. Tap here.
LOCK CHARACTER NUMBER
21. Once you have all your characters in the right order, you need to LOCK their numbers.
From the Characters Menu, tap the character you want to lock a number to ->
22. The character menu for that character will open.
23. To LOCK character number, tap here.
24. You can now see that the number has been locked.
UNLOCK CHARACTER NUMBER
25. To UNLOCK a character number, from the Characters Menu, tap the character you want to unlock the number of ->
26. The character menu for that character will open.
27. To UNLOCK character number, tap here.
28. You can now see that the number has been unlocked.
UPLOAD CHANGES AND DOWNLOAD UPDATES ON IPAD
Tip: Tip!
29. Tap here.
Alert: ALWAYS READ POP UPS and make sure that you select the right response!
Publishing will upload changes and download updates - depending on the file size, this may take a couple of minutes. Do not do this unless you have time.
9 times out of 10, a pop-up means that what you are about to do is something you cannot undo.
YES and NO are not always in the same position in ScriptE, and this is completely intentional to avoid autopilot answers to get rid of the pop-up, but this is not foolproof. Again: ALWAYS READ POP UPS!
30. Tap here.
31. Enter your password. Tap log in.
32. Wait.
33. When the upload is complete, the message will close.
UPLOAD CHANGES AND DOWNLOAD UPDATES
Tip: For an optimal workflow during both pre-production and shooting, please upload your file at the start of the day, at lunch, and at the end of the day.
This practice helps prevent slowdowns and minimizes potential issues.
34. Tap here.
Alert: ALWAYS READ POP UPS and make sure that you select the right response!
Publishing will upload changes and download updates - depending on the file size, this may take a couple of minutes. Do not do this unless you have time.
9 times out of 10, a pop-up means that what you are about to do is something you cannot undo.
YES and NO are not always in the same position in ScriptE, and this is completely intentional to avoid autopilot answers to get rid of the pop-up, but this is not foolproof. Again: ALWAYS READ POP UPS!
35. Tap here.
36. Enter your password. Tap log in.
37. Wait.
38. When the upload is complete, the message will close.
