Professional Authoring and Delivery for Physical Media and Cinema
Aberle-Media offers full-service authoring and mastering for DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Cinema Packages (DCP). Whether you are releasing restored archival content, contemporary productions, or specialized editions for festivals and collectors, we provide precise, format-compliant output tailored to your distribution goals.
All mastering is performed in-house using professional authoring software and industry-grade encoding tools. Our team ensures technical compliance with regional standards and playback specifications while preserving the creative and historical integrity of the content.
DVD Mastering
- MPEG-2 encoding with adjustable bitrates for best compatibility
- PAL and NTSC standards supported
- Custom menus, subtitles, and chapter points
- Single-layer (DVD-5) and dual-layer (DVD-9) support
- Region coding available (optional)
Use Cases: Educational distribution, collector’s editions, screener copies, physical retail
Blu-ray Mastering
- High-definition 1080p or 720p encoding using H.264
- PCM, AC-3, or DTS audio options
- Full menu design with motion graphics and pop-up navigation
- Multiple audio tracks and subtitle streams
- BD-25 and BD-50 authoring
Use Cases: Retail releases, festival submissions, multi-language editions
Digital Cinema Package (DCP)
- Creation of Interoperable (IOP) and SMPTE-compliant DCPs
- DCI-compliant 2K and 4K mastering
- XYZ color space and 24fps/25fps/30fps support
- Subtitles burned-in or as separate XML files
- Encryption and KDM generation available upon request
Use Cases: Theatrical release, international film festivals, archival screenings
Value-Added Options
- Menu and cover artwork design
- Subtitle creation and translation (SRT to DVD/Blu-ray or DCP XML)
- Dolby Digital and stereo mastering
- Scene-by-scene chaptering for navigation
- Quality control and test-disc creation
Delivery & Archiving
Aberle-Media delivers physical and digital masters including:
- ISO disc images for DVD/Blu-ray duplication
- DCP on CRU DX115, USB 3.0 drive, or encrypted cloud delivery
- Master files in ProRes, DNxHR, or uncompressed formats
- Archival backup on LTO tape or enterprise storage
Why Aberle-Media?
- In-house mastering of over 300 titles
- Expertise in restoration-to-disc workflows
- Support for classic film catalogs and niche publishers
- Custom packages for public institutions, rights holders, and distributors
For production houses, archives, and boutique labels seeking precise and scalable mastering solutions, Aberle-Media provides reliable authoring with full support from content ingest to final packaging.
