The location scouting process begins very early in the creation of a motion picture, often before all the stars have been cast or before the movie is even green light. It starts several good three months before filming began, once scriptwriters, producers or directors have decided what general kind of scenery they require for the various parts of their work that is shot outside of the studio, a search is begun for a suitable place or "location" outside the studio. We will also look for appropriately spectacular or interesting locations beforehand, to have a database of locations in case of requests. We are also often tasked with negotiating legal access to filming locations, obtaining film permits, etc.