Thin MFI membranes with varying morphology have been prepared using high flux alumina supports using all advanced synthesis procedure employing support masking and seeding. Evaluation of membrane quality by physical characterization and permeation measurements revealed a number of factors affecting the membrane performance. In the present work, the effects of film thickness, support type, preferred orientation and calcination rate are discussed. Some quality criteria for zeolite membranes are also debated and the porosimetry technique is discussed.