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Custom fields ​

Custom note fields are how you make StoryFolder your own. Whether you're studying cinematography, deconstructing ads, or planning a shoot, you can design exactly the data structure you need.

Custom fields are included on every plan.

How do I create a custom field? ​

  1. Open Preferences (Cmd+P on Mac, Ctrl+P on Windows).
  2. Switch to the Notes & Data pane.
  3. Pick the category you want the field to live in — or click New Category first.
  4. Click + Add Field in the category.
  5. Enter a name, pick a field type, and (for dropdowns and tags) add the available options.
  6. Close Preferences. The new field appears in the notes panel and is ready to use.

What can I make a custom field for? ​

Anything. Common examples:

  • Cinematography: Lens, Aperture, Camera Angle, Camera Movement, Shot Size.
  • Lighting: Key Light Position, Quality (hard / soft), Color Temperature.
  • Production planning: Location, Talent, Wardrobe, Equipment, Budget.
  • Marketing analysis: Hook Type, CTA Strength, Brand Visibility.
  • Storytelling: Story Beat, Character Arc, Theme.
  • Editing technique: Cut Type, Pacing, Transition.

If you'd like inspiration, see AI field discovery — a feature that suggests entire field sets for you. To have a shot field filled in for you, see AI Autofill.

Fields that describe a whole project rather than a single shot — Client, Job#, Status — belong in Video metadata instead.

How do I delete a custom field? ​

In Preferences → Notes & Data, click the field. There's a delete control in the field's settings. Deleting a field removes it from every shot in every project — there is no undo.

Will deleting a field destroy my notes? ​

Yes — deleting a field deletes the data stored in it across all your projects. If you just want to stop seeing a field, hide it from the Notes & Data Fields toggle in the header instead of deleting it.

Can I rearrange my fields? ​

Yes. In Preferences → Notes & Data, you can:

  • Drag fields up and down within a category.
  • Drag entire categories up and down to reorder.

The new order is reflected in the notes panel immediately.

Do custom fields apply to all my projects? ​

Yes. Custom fields are global to your account — they exist across every project. When you create a new project, the same fields are waiting for you.

Do custom fields appear in exports? ​

Yes. Custom fields are exported in:

  • Shot list spreadsheets — as columns.
  • PDF storyboards — alongside the shot.
  • Share links — visible to viewers.

You can hide a field from the current view if you don't want it in this particular export.

Next step ​

→ Field types