Export Fountain to CSV

How to Export Your Data to CSV Format from Fountain Using Sourcetable

Step 1: Connect Fountain to Your Sourcetable Account

Begin by connecting Fountain to your Sourcetable account. If Fountain is a file format, simply upload the file. If it is a software service, ensure your account is properly linked to Sourcetable.

Step 2: Sync Your Fountain Data to a Sourcetable

Once connected, sync your Fountain data. This action populates a new spreadsheet within your Sourcetable workbook with the data from Fountain.

Step 3: Select the Data You Want to Export

To refine your data selection, utilize Sourcetable's AI assistant for queries and filters. Advanced users may apply Excel formulas or SQL for more precision.

Step 4: Export to CSV

Finally, export your selected data. Choose between downloading the data as an XLSX or CSV file. For real-time updates, keep the data within Sourcetable.

Use Cases Unlocked by Exporting Data to CSV from Fountain

Streamlined Screenplay Analysis

Exporting data to CSV from Fountain allows for detailed screenplay analysis. Analysts can easily import CSV files into tools like Excel or Google Sheets to track metrics, perform calculations, and create visualizations. This facilitates insights into script structure, dialogue distribution, and character presence.

Efficient Script Formatting Check

With CSV export, writers and editors can conduct swift formatting checks. The data can be reviewed in tabular form to ensure consistency and adherence to industry standards. This method speeds up the identification of formatting errors, saving time during editing.

Enhanced Collaborative Review

Collaborators can benefit from data exported to CSV by easily sharing and reviewing script data. CSV files can be emailed or uploaded to shared drives, allowing team members to provide feedback and suggest revisions, even if they're using different software.

Comprehensive Version Control

Exporting data to CSV supports robust version control. Writers can save different versions of the script data, making it easier to track changes or revert to previous states. This is particularly useful in collaborative environments where multiple drafts are common.

Optimized Script Breakdown

Exported CSV files enable efficient script breakdowns. Production teams can analyze character appearances, scene locations, and time of day, helping to plan schedules and allocate resources effectively. This functionality is crucial for pre-production efficiency.

Automated Reporting

Automating reporting becomes practical by exporting to CSV. Teams can set up systems that regularly generate reports from CSV data, keeping everyone updated on the screenplay's development progress, timelines, and key metrics without manual intervention.