Destination Research is a Storyflow board template for scouting and comparing shoot locations in one place, with areas for reference photos, access and lighting notes, logistics, and map links your crew can build on together.
About this template
Destination Research turns a vague idea of "where we shoot" into a clear visual plan. Instead of scattering location photos across phones, scout reports in docs, and permit details in email, you collect everything on one infinite canvas: candidate locations side by side, reference shots, access and lighting notes, contacts, and the practical details that decide whether a place works on the day.
It is built for directors, producers, location scouts, photographers, and content teams planning a shoot at a specific place or comparing several options. Solo creators research a single destination; production teams weigh locations against budget, permits, and travel.
On the board you get areas for each candidate location, image blocks for reference and scout photos, note blocks for access, parking, power, golden-hour timing, and permits, and link blocks for maps, listings, and contact details. Storyflow's AI assistant reads the active board, so you can ask it to summarize your notes, draft a shortlist, or list open questions before you commit.
How to use the Destination Research Template
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Open the Destination Research template in Storyflow to start a new board.
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Add one section per candidate location, then drop in reference and scout photos for each.
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Write note blocks for access, lighting and golden hour, power, parking, and permit requirements.
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Paste links to maps, location listings, weather, and local contacts so everything lives on the canvas.
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Ask the AI assistant to read the board and summarize notes, surface open questions, or draft a shortlist.
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Invite your producer, scout, or crew to comment and refine the picks together.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Destination Research board?
It is a visual workspace for scouting and comparing shoot locations. You gather reference photos, scout notes, logistics, permits, and map links on one canvas so the whole team can see and weigh each option in context.
Who is this template for?
Directors, producers, location scouts, photographers, and content teams planning a shoot at a specific destination or choosing between several locations. Solo creators and full production crews both use it.
What should I put on the board?
A section per candidate location, reference and scout photos, notes on access, lighting and golden hour, power, parking and permits, and links to maps, listings, and local contacts.
Can the AI assistant help with my research?
Yes. Storyflow's AI assistant reads your active board, so it can summarize your scout notes, surface open questions, and help you draft a location shortlist. It works from what you put on the canvas.
Is the template free?
Yes. Storyflow is free to start and runs in your browser. You can open the Destination Research template, customize it, and invite collaborators.
