Location scouting

Filmmaking and commercial photography production process The production team of Game of Thrones location scouting at Klis Fortress, Croatia. Location scouting is a vital process in the pre-production stage of filmmaking and commercial photography. Once scriptwriters, producers or directors have decided what general kind of scenery they require for the various parts of their work shot outside the studio, the search for a suitable place or "location" outside the studio begins. Location scouts also look for generally spectacular or interesting locations beforehand, to have a database of locations in case of requests. Location scouts often negotiate legal access to filming locations. Location requirements Suitability of a location to the task at hand takes into consideration many factors, including: overall aesthetic financial cost to production logistic feasibility including but not limited to distance from base of operations or other locations scheduled availability of parking and facilities to keep crew and talent (principal actors or models and extras) safe and dry at all times availability of electrical power or feasibility of bringing in generators for lights and electrical equip