Lowerated Scriptwriter: First Step of the All-In-One Filmmaking Platform
- Lower Rated
- Jun 6
- 5 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Introduction
Lowerated is meant to be a complete filmmaking platform. From the moment an idea hits you to the moment your film is distributed we’re building tools to cover that entire flow. But everything starts with one thing: the script.
So we started there.
The Lowerated Scriptwriter is the first module of our platform, now live in beta at platform.lowerated.com. It’s more than just a writing interface. It’s built to assist filmmakers—especially independent ones through the entire scripting process, with AI-supported features and production-aware formatting.
How It Works
When you first log in, you won’t have any projects. That’s normal. From there, you have two choices:
Import an existing script (PDF format)
Start from scratch with a new project — even if you don’t have a script yet
Each script equals one project. This helps keep everything organized. You can import multiple scripts, and each one becomes its own project. Or you can just start clean and brainstorm.
And this is where Oli comes in.
Meet Oli, The AI Script Assistant
Oli is the built-in assistant that handles most of the AI work across LOWERATED. From brainstorming to tagging, Oli is involved in almost everything.
You can chat with Oli without even creating a project. The idea is to help you clarify what kind of story you want to tell. Oli asks the kind of questions you’d expect from a writing partner, theme, tone, setting, character intentions—and you answer in your own pace.
Once you feel confident, you can hit Generate Synopsis. Oli will suggest a two paragraph synopsis based on your conversation. You can edit it or approve it.
If you approve it, you move to the next step: Script Generation.
This creates a two-page scene to kick off your story. It’s not meant to be the full film it’s the starting point, the foundation you’ll build on. And yes, a new project is automatically created at this point.
Script Writing Features
Once your project is set up, you get access to a range of script-writing tools:
Scene navigation - You can jump through scenes with one click.
Page view - Navigate by pagination.
Timeline - Visually explore story flow.
Import inside project - Add an existing script to an ongoing project.
Export as PDF - With a formatted title page, synopsis page, and proper pagination.
You can create or update the title page and synopsis page - either manually or with AI support.
Character Profiling
Character profiles are automatically generated from your script. The moment your script is loaded, Lowerated scans for character names and creates a profile for each one.
Inside each profile, you’ll see:
Dialogs – All the lines a character speaks
Click-through navigation – Clicking a line takes you to that part of the script
Upload or generate character images – Add your own image or describe the character for an AI-generated one
Backstory and personality – Generate with AI or write manually
You can set a primary image, and keep additional ones. Everything stays organized within the character's profile.
Location Profiling
Just like characters, locations are auto-detected from your script. Lowerated looks at where each location appears and pulls the first description of that location (which is usually the most complete one) for the profile.
You can:
See where and how often the location is used
Add descriptions manually or keep the auto-loaded one
Upload or generate location images
Set a primary image
This is useful not just for writing, but for planning your shoot later on.
Element Tagging
This is one of the most practical features of the Scriptwriter. Normally, an assistant producer reads the entire script and tags elements like:
Cast Members - Characters or actors mentioned in scenes.
Optical Effects - Visual effects added in post-production (e.g., CGI, green screen).
Scene Notes - Embedded directorial or production notes (e.g., “(IMPORTANT: focus on her reaction)”).
Miscellaneous - Uncategorized items relevant to production (e.g., product placements).
Sound - Specific sound effects or Foley audio (e.g., “GUNSHOT (LOUD)”, “FOOTSTEPS ECHO”).
Additional Labor - References to extra crew or specialized personnel required.
Vehicles - Any mentioned vehicles (e.g., “red Ferrari”, “POLICE CAR”).
Props - Objects characters interact with or that are central to the scene.
Music -Songs, background scores, or musical cues (e.g., “RADIO plays a pop song”).
Special Effects - On-set practical effects (e.g., explosion, breakaway glass).
Security - Mentions of security staff or safety procedures for a scene.
Greenery - Trees, plants, flowers used as part of the environment or set.
Set Dressing - Furniture, decor, and visual details that shape the scene’s look.
Mechanical FX - Mechanically triggered effects (e.g., “rigged door slams shut”).
Stunts - Physical action requiring stunt coordination (e.g., “JUMPS from building”).
Special Equipment - Any unique filming gear or rigging mentioned.
Costumes - Clothing, accessories, or character-specific outfits.
Livestock - Any animals used in scenes (e.g., “BARKING dog”, “herd of cattle”).
Makeup - References to character appearance via makeup (e.g., “SCARRING”, “prosthetics”).
Extras - Background actors or crowd mentions.
Tagging Quality - All elements are cross-verified with scene context to reduce false positives.
Our platform does this automatically. We’ve trained AI to tag 21 standard production elements for each scene. Of course, you can still go in and tag manually if you want more control.
Learn more about element tagging here: Element Tagging
This tagging system is going to be very important later, once we roll out the production planning tool.
Script Analytics
The Scriptwriter doesn’t just let you write—it also helps you understand your script. On the analytics page, you’ll find:
Which characters speak the most
Most-used locations
Scene pacing
Dialogue density
Suggestions based on your writing style
This is useful both for rewriting and for early-stage feedback before you show it to anyone else.
The Dashboard
Your project dashboard holds everything together. You can:
Set the overall description of your project
Invite team members
Assign roles
See which tools are active in the project (scriptwriter, idea chat, later production tools, etc.)
And about pricing, it works like a modular subscription. The more tools you add, the more you pay. Like a cart system. You only subscribe to what you actually need.
How Lowerated Platform Handles Collaboration
We knew this was going to be a major pain point, so we built it from the start. Lowerated lets screenwriters collaborate in a way that feels natural, modern, and seamless.
Here’s what it supports:
Real-Time Co-Writing
Inline Comments at Scene or Line Level
Threaded Conversations
Comment Management
Read more about script collaborations here: Link
What's Coming Next
The Scriptwriter is the first part of the Lowerated platform. The next tools will focus on:
Production planning
Budgeting and scheduling
Casting and crew management
Post-production workflows
Distribution support
All connected, all in one place.
Final Words
Lowerated is still early. This is the first tool of many. But the Scriptwriter isn’t just a writing tool it’s the start of a complete system designed for people who want to make films without having to juggle five different tools, ten different teams, and a dozen PDFs.
It’s here. It works. It’s live at:👉 https://platform.lowerated.com
Let us know how it helps you write better, or what you think is missing. We're building it for filmmakers so hearing from you matters.
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