Location scouting is the process of finding perfect locations for a shoot. Location scouting is usually done before the video or photo production starts (see pre-production), and it will often be part of the budgeting process. *Location Scouting as part of video production budgeting process: – When a videographer is hired, they will usually have an idea of where a video needs to be shot. Location provided by the client. The videographers ability to film certain angles, ability to film in low light or the kind of content and audio they will be able to produce may be affected by a location so this should be taken into consideration for project budgeting purposes. – As the scale of a video production increases location scouting will be delegated to the video production company producing the video subject to approval from the client. – If a director is involved they may have some ideas about what they want to do with their film/video so location scouts must work closely with them in order to find the best environment to match these ideas. Location scouts should be able to make suggestions or offer solutions for the director which will help them achieve what they want in their final product.