Chewtobacca said:
I need to learn about the process by which studios make transfers and masters really. I think I understand the basics, but I need to lean more.
I did some research on the subject and found this article, it may not give you any new technical information but it is very interesting nonetheless:
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/features/2008/01/blade-runner-how-great-hd-made