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Adding notes to a shot ​

Notes are the heart of StoryFolder. Every observation you make about a shot — the framing, the dialogue, the lighting setup, the meaning — gets captured in the notes panel.

How do I add a note to a shot? ​

  1. Click the shot you want to take notes on. It becomes the selected shot.
  2. The notes panel on the right column updates to show the active note fields.
  3. Click into any field and start typing.
  4. Your notes save automatically as you type — there's no Save button.

What fields are available by default? ​

StoryFolder ships with a thoughtful set of default fields:

  • Key Takeaways — what's the heart of the matter?
  • Interpretation — your perspective on the shot.
  • Story — the narrative beat or plot moment.
  • Action — what action is driving the scene.
  • Messaging — what brand or thematic message is conveyed.
  • Emotional Tone — what feeling does the shot evoke?
  • Visuals / Cinematography — what visual techniques are at play?
  • Performance — what stands out about the performers.
  • Sound & Music — how does the audio shape the moment.
  • Symbolism — symbols, metaphors, hidden meaning.
  • Other Notes — your catch-all.
  • Tags — quick categorization labels.

You can turn off any of these and add your own. See Default note fields and Custom fields.

How do I see only the fields I care about? ​

Click the Notes & Data Fields button in the editor header to toggle individual fields on and off without deleting them. Hidden fields keep their values — they just don't show up while you work.

How are my notes saved? ​

Notes save automatically to StoryFolder's local database the moment you finish editing a field. There's no "save" or "discard" action — they're always written.

Can I take notes on the whole video instead of a shot? ​

There's no separate "video-level" note field today, but a common pattern is:

  • Select the first shot.
  • Use a field like Other Notes or a custom field called Video Overview to write overarching context.
  • Or merge the entire video into one section with the Merge tool and take notes there.

How do I take notes on multiple shots at once? ​

See Notes across multiple shots.

Text fields accept plain text. We'd rather you focus on the substance of your notes than the formatting. If you need to share a styled write-up, export to PDF.

Next step ​

→ Notes across multiple shots