QBook

QBook reads your Fountain or Final Draft scripts, detects every technical cue automatically, and exports professional prompt books, cue sheets, and QLab files, ready for tech rehearsal.

Free during beta · macOS only · Invite-only

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Powered by CueScript

Cues live inside the script

CueScript is an open annotation standard built on Fountain. You write cues directly in your screenplay, no separate spreadsheet, no manual re-entry. QBook reads them and builds your cue book automatically.

INT. STAGE, NIGHT

The doors open as the orchestra swells.

LX (cue 12) on "The doors open" [fade=3s, intensity=80%]: Fade up to full
SQ (cue 5) with door slam [file="thunder.wav", level=90%]: Thunder rumble

ANNA steps into the light, centre stage.

LX (cue 12a) after 2s: Tighten spot on Anna

Anatomy of a cue

LX (cue 12) on "The doors open" [fade=3s, intensity=80%]: Fade up to full

Cue type

LX, SQ, VIDEO…

Number

1, 5a, 12, A3…

Trigger

on / with / after

Metadata

fade, level, file…

Description

Free text

Features

Everything a production team needs

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Automatic Cue Detection

Import Fountain or Final Draft scripts annotated with CueScript and instantly extract all technical cues, lighting, sound, video, props, and more.

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QLab & Show Control

Send cues directly to QLab via OSC, or export AppleScript cue lists ready to import. One script, your show control system updated.

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Professional Prompt Books

Export PDF prompt books formatted for Theatre, Film, Musical, or Dance productions. Built for stage managers, technical directors, and board operators.