Premastering
Master Format
1. Compact Disc (CD) and Compact Disc Recordable (CD-R)
2. Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
3. Digital Master Tape on 3/4" U-Matic Cassette
4. 8mm Exabyte in DDP format
5. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
6. Minidisc (MD)
 
Simple CD ROM Master burning guideline for Nero Burning Rom (the setting can apply to other CD burning software)
1. It must be No Multisession.
2. You can select either ISO Level1 or Level2.
3. The format must be Mode 1.
4. The Character Set should be ISO 9660.
5. When using long or other language filename, Joliet must be checked.
6. Uncheck all the option.
 
7. Finalize CD must be checked.
8. Write Speed must be 4x.
9. Write Method must be Disc-At-Once.
 

Master verification

Virus Checking, data analysis for CD-ROM. In addition, partial or fully visual checking for VCD. Moreover, sound listening(find out any digital noise, drop out or mute, etc), audio tracks re-arrangement for Audio-CD.
Films
Films must contain the necessary markings (colors identification and crosshair marks) and be free of bends, scratches and spots. They should be well packed with hard card board.