The owner, Sam, is genuinely compassionate and dedicated to his craft, demonstrating a deep understanding of digital restoration and video transfer techniques. My 95-year-old mother was eager to see the commercials we created together, but they were stored on outdated 1990s VCR tapes that she hadn't seen in years. And when I finally found the VCR in storage, I decided that moment to immediately find a transfer VCR service to digital that day before I either lose the VRC tapes or again just put it on my "To Do List". I researched several local VCR transfer companies and the found the company to do the this important work. Sam is an exceptional expert in his field--meticulous, attentive to detail, and incredibly helpful. Working with him was a truly pleasant experience because he personally manages every aspect of the VCR transfer process from start to finish and ensuring the preservation of picture quality and audio clarity. Unlike other companies that handle VCR transfers, which tend to be impersonal with staff members working behind the scenes, Sam offers direct, face-to-face interaction and takes the time to understand my specific needs and concerns. This personal touch was a major reason I chose to trust him, knowing my mother's irreplaceable memories were in good hands. Moreover, his genuine thoughtfulness and unwavering dedication to helping my beloved 95-year-old mother preserve her precious memories made the entire process even more meaningful. Mama-san just cried tears of happiness when she saw the digital transfer on my cell phone. It was a priceless moment of connection and nostalgia between a 95-year-old mother and her 72-year-old daughter. read more

After calling a few places, I decided to work with Sam based on his great reviews and proximity and I'm happy to say it was absolutely the right decision! From the very first call, Sam was kind, patient, and took the time to explain the entire process and walk me through my options. He was always available, answered every call, and addressed every question I had What really impressed me was the turnaround time. I was expecting this to take weeks especially since others quoted a minimum of 3-4 weeks, but Sam got everything done in just seven days. Overall an amazing experience, I highly recommend him. Thanks, Sam! read more

Our mother passed in August of 2024, while going through her house my brother and I found a box of our home movies that we would watch when we were young Looking for a place to convert 8mm to thumb drive and a DVD, my brother's company suggested Westside Video. Sam did an outstanding work at the transfer, it's job beyond all done, he's a maestro at bring out the best in the home movies. Definitely recommend read more

I am super grateful and relieved to have found Sam at Westside! You know that feeling when you reach out to a business owner and they just get it right? That's exactly what happened with Sam at WVS. I had this old VHS tape from the 80s that I finally decided to transfer to digital, and I really needed to make sure it was done safely since it was my only copy. After posting on Yelp to find the perfect match for the job, I quickly realized that many transfer services didn't do quite what they promised--until I spoke with Sam. He was so easy to chat with and totally understood what I needed. We set up a time and place for me to drop off the tape, and a week later, he called to say it was all ready for me to pick up! The whole process was a breeze, super convenient, and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. I highly recommend Sam! He truly loves what he does, knows his stuff, and is completely dedicated and experienced. Thanks Sam! read more

14 Videocassettes VHS that needed transfer into an Internet file. Westside Video Service did this awesome job of transferring them into an archive quality file. One of the VHS was really poor quality, but they managed the transfer anyway. Awesome work, so that now my forty something children can see themselves as awkward children or teens, and shade their eyes, or laugh and nostalgically cry. Definitely an awesome job. Thank you Sam !! read more

Called up and talked to Sam he was great discussed my issues with old type high8 to transfer to usb. He told me 10 to 14 days out but had them done within a week . Very good prices Thanks Michael read more

We met with Sam, Westside Video Services, a few times in the past few months to give him very old photos and film footage that I believe was before VHS, which was very important to the 93-year old woman I assist. Sam is a pleasure to do business with, professional, performs excellent work, and delivers the end products by both emailing an attached file that he also keeps on his computer as a backup, and providing a USB flash drive along with the originals quickly to the customer at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Westside Video Services! read more

Sam was great with transferring over 20 VHS tapes to digital. He met me halfway for the drop off of the materials and finished them all within a week. The quality is great and now I have them all online and on a flash drive. Would definitely use again and like that I could use someone local and I didn't have ship off my stuff to a big place like Legacy Box and wait a month or longer to get my footage back. Support local! :) read more

WOW. GREAT SERVICE!! A company that gives great service in this day and age is a blessing. Also fair in price and didnt try and hustle for extra. Sam and his company are great! I hope his business is a huge success! Marc Ambrose Producer read more

Turnaround time was amazing- Video quality amazing- Sam was super helpful throughout the entire process. I had old VHS tapes that he had no problem converting into a downloadable link and flash drive. Many thanks! read more

We needed a memorial video done in a fairly short time frame. I called Sam based on strong yelp reviews and he answered my call immediately. He scanned -- and vastly improved the resolution on many of the historic photos--transferred everything to video, added music and effects and created a stunning video. He asked all the right questions about music selection, tone and style, and delivered everything within our time constraints. The video was incredibly touching and brought everyone who saw it to tears. We couldn't have been happier with Sam and Westside. Thank you, Sam!!! read more

We needed to transfer some old Super and Regular 8 film and owner of Westside Video Sam was our man! Met in Topanga and dropped off several reels. A week or two later we met again and were VERY happy with the results! Paid a bit extra for the "premium" service which included color correction and believe me it was worth it. Images looked so fresh and clean considering the film was almost 60 years old. The transfer goes straight to digital files for best quality -- online or with a Flash Drive (or both). Thank you Sam -- we'll be back for more! read more

Westside Video Service - Video/Film Production Near Me - Topanga, California

Sam and Westside are the best. I had some old family videos that were 20 years old or more, and he transferred them all to the cloud and a thumb drive in great condition. These videos are priceless to me and my family, and he helped save them for all of us to enjoy for years to come. Thank you again, Sam! read more

I highly recommend Westside Video Services. Sam was an absolute pleasure to work with. I have wanted to digitize my VHS and DVD for years. So grateful to have found this company. The work was done in record time at a very fair price. Take your stuff now and have it put online for safekeeping. You won't regret it! read more

Sam was so quick and efficient! The quality of my transfers were excellent! Would highly recommend. I will definitely be going back if I ever need to use his services again. His studio office is also so welcoming. Great experience! read more

Sam is amazing!! He really understands the care and importance of treasured family memories and makes you feel confident that they will be safe! His customer service is outstanding and he is great at communicating and answering any questions you might have. Also, he works so fast! My videos were ready less than a week after I dropped them off, and they look amazing! I couldn't recommend his services and expertise enough. read more

If you're in Los Angeles, Westside is an excellent choice for your transferring needs. They are prompt and skilled. Go with the thumb drive option and download link for your new movie files to easily share your memories with family. read more

Excellent digitizing of VHS, DVD, and over 50-year old images! Extremely quick turnaround - 24 hours - and very high quality. The quality is so great and max-resolution so I can use in pro-editing for broadcast television. I immediately received the files digitally through a download link. The business is trustworthy and careful - the team handled precious and confidential materials for a high profile project. I can't thank them enough. read more

Sam was extremely friendly, responsive, and attentive during the lead-up to having him work on our wedding negatives from 2001. His rates are extremely reasonable given the amount of work he did and the results speak for themselves: beautifully-restored and color-corrected versions of the photos from our wedding 20 years ago. Thank you, Sam! It's been a pleasure and I hope to work with you again soon! read more

Sam was a delight to work with and I will be using him for all my projects moving forward. Everything was completed in a timely and professional manner and the quality of the digitized photos was excellent. Highly recommend his services! read more

Sam was amazing to work with. I called several companies to get quotes...not only was he the nicest and most professional, but he offered us a great price because of our high volume of tapes. We were able to meet at a convenient location for both of us. Within 2 weeks, the tapes/flash drive were ready to be picked up. He did a great job, quality is perfect, and we are very happy with the result. Will definitely be referring him to other friends and family members! read more

Sam seems to be able to do anything. I had a variety of old media that I needed transferred to a digital format my computer could handle and he did it all. Quickly and at a reasonable rate. I will definitely use his services again when the need arises. read more

Sam is excellent! He was prompt and came a pretty far way to my house to collect my items to be transferred. He was friendly, professional, and quick. I needed it done fast for a family reunion and he assured me he'd get it done and he did! read more

The owner/proprietor Sam is a talented cinematographer and video editor. His thoughtful approach to the projects we have sent his way have always been top notch presentations that rival big budget documentaries. He's personable, generous and approachable, takes feedback well, and most importantly, delivers a product that stands up over time. I would collaborate and trust Sam Najah with any video project. Westside Video Service is the best! read more

After carting around photos and home movies for YEARS, I turned them over to Sam at Westside Video. He digitized them, giving me options and progress reports along the way. I am thrilled with the result, and can now share photos, watch footage on my iPad, and easily email, bringing a smile to family's faces when they see memorable moments. Sam is a pro - not only in the digitizing process, but in customer service. Highly recommend. read more

Sam is fantastic and the service he offers is a must for anyone looking for high quality digitization of their special print photos. He managed to process my photos very quickly, fixed photos that were scratched, and color corrected photos to make them stand out like never before. I have more batches of photos and can't wait to use Sam's service again. Thank you Sam! read more

Sam is awesome! So helpful, reliable, and knowledgeable. I feel like I found someone I'll work with for a long time

Transferring old reels of film from the 1940's and 1950's onto a DVD disk has been on my Bucket List for a long time. This finally happened thanks to Sam Najah. Sam has the equipment to put music in the background as well as enhance the color for even more enjoyment. Plus, the fact that he is local to this area and would pick up and deliver the reels was another bonus. read more

We needed to transfer 20 - 8mm cassette tapes to a digital format, from 1995. I first went to the 'Box' company. Some images were good, others terrible. They were kind and said "please send back your order and we will do it again." I did, nothing changed, 10 weeks wasted. When I contacted Sam at Westside Video, I was first pleasantly surprised he answered my call after 3 rings. I described what I needed, he was extremely attentive and interested. He picked up my tapes from my home. He called a few days later telling me there was a problem with one of the tapes. He discussed what could be done and I agreed to his solution. Obviously he was reviewing MY order as it was being processed so it would be handled correctly the first time. He did a wonderful job, so much so that I have more work for him. Do not hesitate to work with Sam! You want him on your team. His prices are fair, he is prompt and cares for the memories we created read more