Amar's talk (Good points)

Taking pictures of the location, so we can see the area of our filming. (digital storyboard)

Using google maps to show a Birdseye view of the location or the street view to show a surround with out going to the location.

Location recce

Planning times of shoots, To know when everyone is free and able to get there. 

Travel arrangements to get to the location. Times of the locations being open. etc.. 

Test shoots; get used to props, locations and shot types.