Astound Video Duplication and Transfer

Video Duplication & Transfer, Video Production

About us

Astound Video Duplication and Transfer provides comprehensive video and audio services in a retail setting for individuals, small businesses and non-profits throughout the Twin Cities. With 9 employees and two convenient metro locations, we are well equipped to handle everything from a single DVD duplication job (usually available while you wait) to a multi-camera HD video production, and just about everything in between. We pride ourselves on the breadth of formats that we support, enabling us to perform over 95% of all our jobs in house with in house equipment. This means relatively quick turnaround times, and consistent top quality service. Our friendly staff is always available to answer your questions and help explain the intricacies of video in plain language. We provide quotes for all jobs in advance at no charge so there are no surprises. We believe in pricing transparency, and prices for all the major services that we offer is available on our web site at www.astoundvideo.com. We are proud of our A+ Better Business Bureau rating, and look forward to the opportunity to make you an astounded customer. Award wining.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Video transfers to DVD, Audio transfers to CD, Video shooting & editing, Film transfers to DVD, Slide & photo scanning, Graduation, wedding & funeral slide shows, Video & audio tape repair, DVD & CD mastering, DVD & CD Duplication, Foreign Conversions, Format transfers.

Services we don't offer

Film projector rental, vcr repair, camcorder repair, large format scanning & photo prints.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.734 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
12%
3
6%
2
3%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 34 reviews

Mary G.
10/2020
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
Wonderful customer service! I recently recovered a college orchestra recording that had been missing for decades. It was on an old Maxell tape cassette. I wanted it transferred to DVD for a surprise birthday gift for three of the original members of the orchestra. Dave at Astound was fantastic, friendly, professional and helpful. He did a very thorough job of patiently reviewing the entire recording and breaking it down into separate tracks to listen to. We couldn't be happier with our experience and the high quality work from the nice folks at Astound Video Duplication and Transfer in St. Paul.
Description of Work: Transfer audio cassette tape to CD

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Seth R.
05/2019
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
This VHS video of a family member was taken by someone who was paid to take it, but the quality was not good. I spoke to the technician about the problems, and he thought he could improve it somewhat. I had previously had this transferred by a mass market company, and the result was unwatchable. At Astound, they were able to produce a watchable DVD, saving a record of something that was personally very important.
Description of Work: Transfer a video from VHS to DVD; quality of the original not good
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Bill S.
07/2018
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
Took a long time, but was done on the date promised.
Description of Work: Transfer of video to DVD

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

Tom U.
09/2014
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
Knowledgable people. Very responsive.
Description of Work: Transferred family memories from video tapes to DVDs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Anthony E.
02/2014
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
The job was done on time and the quality of transfer is excellent. DVD menu is quite ugly but I was after the digital files and that portion exceeded my expectations. We took in many more films after seeing the results from that first test set.
Description of Work: Astound performed 8mm digitization to DVD.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

CHRIS K.
01/2014
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
This was the second time I used this provider. They scanned some color slides from the 1960s and 70s onto a DVD. Everything was well done and on time, except that the color from a few slides was off--shifted from red to orange (when the slide wasn't that orange). I would definitely use this provider again, and probably ought to go back to see if they would re-scan those few slides.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70

mark B.
11/2013
3.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
I dropped off and picked up at the Apple Valley location. It is my understanding that all 8mm work is transferred to the Roseville location. The good: They did capture all 51 films and placed them on a portable hard disk that I provided and they delivered it on time. The bad: The videos are "washed out". I captured some some of the films myself using an old projector and a video camera and the colors are bright and vibrant -- these videos they provided -- not even close. Some of the movies "jump" as though whatever projection unit was used was not grabbing the film properly. The Apple Valley tech told me that no "problems" had been reported such as some of the films were bad, yet there are multiple instances where they are just not viewable because the image shakes too much. In the collection of films I had 4 different sets and I wanted them labeled and organized on the hard drive as such, instead I have 51 sequentially numbered files and now it is my job to determine which file goes with with film to best sequence them. In the end I do now have a digital collection of these 51 films however I am extremely disappointed with the results given the price I paid. I have not yet contacted Astound as I just picked up the films on Friday and viewed some of them over the weekend, but I will do so today or tomorrow. -- Buyer beware...
Description of Work: Captured over 7000 feet of 8mm film to AVI files.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$1,700

DAVE S.
08/2013
3.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
He answered some of my questions but said the actual sound technician would be a better person to answer my questions. I have not decided to proceed at this time but am still considering it.
Description of Work: I called to see if they transfer vinly record albums to cd's.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julie W.
06/2013
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
I had approx 8 different size reels that were taken in the 60's and last viewed in the 70's on a projector. Most had been protected in tin canisters but still worried about quality after 30+ years. Very satisfied with the movie quality and way they made chapters for each reel on the dvd. Each copy had its own boxed sleeve with the title I chose which made for a nice presentation (given as gifts).
Description of Work: They transferred 8 mm reels to DVD.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

GERI W.
05/2013
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
When I went to Astound, we viewed together the DVD that had the previously transferred movies. The speed was too fast and there were areas that were difficult to see. Some movies were not in chronological order. We discussed what they could do to make the result better. After discussing the costs, I left the movies for them to redo and set up an appointment to review them with a technician . At that appointment , we went through all of the newly transferred movies and made changes, got things in chronological order, deleted some material. They explained what they had done to improve the quality. They answered all my questions .I had them produce some DVDs and a hard drive ( that I store in my safety deposit box - by the way, there is room on that hard drive for the rest of my projects). It might cost you more but you get a much better result. Plus, you get a chance to preview their work before they make the final product. Plus, you don't have to ship your precious cargo to who-knows- where. Your movies and slides and VHS tapes are a record of your family's life. They should be handled with care by someone who is an expert in the field. I felt very comfortable bringing my home movies to Astound. I will return with numerous boxes of slides, VHS tapes, etc ., and I know that they will do a great job. THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING . An exceptional experience.
Description of Work: Transferred approximately 20 rolls of 8 mm/ super8 home movies onto cd and hard drive. The movies had been transferred at another store but I was not satisfied with the result. I chose Astound because of their expertise and because they were local. I read reviews and talked to them with my concerns and questions with the quality of the previously transferred material.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Howard G.
03/2013
4.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
Action performed as requested
Description of Work: Copy VCR tapes to DVD

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Jeri N.
03/2013
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
It was an excellent experience. They were professional, friendly, punctual and did a wonderful job. When we had a problem with one of the videos they redid it at no etra cost.
Description of Work: Transfer of 4 1970's Super 8 movies to DVD.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

HOLLY B.
03/2013
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
Astound could not possibly have been nicer, more professional, and more user friendly. They took the tapes and gave a date and price and when we went to pick them up the presentation of the DVD's could not have been more professional. I would highly recommend their services and have actually told everyone I have run into at how happy we are with their services. Though I should add - we were at the Minneapolis store on 614 W 54th St - not the store in St Paul as - we actually live about a mile from the Mpls store.
Description of Work: We had old VHS tapes of our daughter's figure skating programs and we had Astound make copies for us and our daughter and son and we gave them as gifts and they were extremely well received as our granddaughters are hoping to become figure skaters too....very very fun to watch our daughter on the ice again - forgot how skillful she was

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$165

Jane W.
03/2013
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
They were professional, quick, and did a good job. It was easy dealing with them during the project.
Description of Work: They transferred some VHS to DVD.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Deanne L.
03/2013
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
Everything went well, and my wife had no issues with the service. They charged a reasonable price, too.
Description of Work: My wife had them compile several videos into a DVD.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara M.
03/2013
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
The tapes were over 20 years old, but the digital copies look quite good.
Description of Work: They transferred old family videos to a DVD format.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

MARGARET M.
02/2013
2.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
The work itself was fine--I can view the DVDs. My complaint is with the staff giving me a date they would be complete, allowing me to arrive on that date only to be told there was a delay (they had my phone number--why didn't they call?) He said he would call when they were ready--they'd been sent to the St Paul store. He even took down a second phone number for me. No one ever called. I went over several days later. "Oh yeah, they're ready. Whoops, looks like we have all but one. It's still at the St Paul store--they're having trouble with it, but they'rll try it on another machine. I'll phone you when it's ready in a day or two." I totally understand that technology goes awry. My complaint is the lack of customer service. I got a call from him not in a day or two, but a week and a half later. I told him I was disappointed in the service, he muttered he'd been out sick, was sorry, but it was half-hearted. Yuck!
Description of Work: NOTE: This review is my experience at the company's Minneapolis (54th & Lyndale) location. I had several reels of old VHS and camcorder tape put on DVDs for digital use.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$325

KATHERINE C.
07/2012
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
They did a good job. It took about a week. Afterwards, I wanted an additional CD made, and that was not a problem. They made it. They called me when it was ready, and I picked it up. They were friendly.
Description of Work: I had some tape made into a CD by Astound Video Duplication and Transfer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20

GERI W.
03/2012
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
They know exactly what they are doing. They let you sit through and edit the material. They fixed the speed and everything. Family members tried a big-box store, and their experience was terrible. I would highly recommend them. It was a great experience and the product turned out better then I could have ever done. The price was right for the quality you got.
Description of Work: I had them transfer some old movies for me to DVD.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

RON T.
05/2011
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
They were a few days late, but I told them I was not in a rush. Still, it only took them a couple weeks. I would think that old super 8 film must have jammed up their equipment since it was in such terrible shape. I was suprised on the quality of transfer and how good the video came out. Color, lighting and detail looked as good as the original. I am now planning to put together a 2011 holiday card in DVD format to send out video to my family and friends showing how they looked 40 years ago ! Thank you Astound, I couldn't of done this without you.
Description of Work: I brought in almost 1,000 feet of very old (early 1970's) super8 film to be transfered over to DVD. The film was in very bad shape (some was crumbling off the reels). They were able to restore as much as they could. The quality of DVD was amazing and watching these old family and friend videos was a real treat. Now I can make copies without loss of quality, but first I can now edit the movies (such as adding a music sound track) to make them even more entertaining. This wasn't cheap but how do you put a price on something like this that can never be replaced? My next project for Astound is to convert a lot of VHS-C tape that I have laying around. DVD's is the way to go for editing and preservation. Since it is no longer analog it will be easier (and I presume cheaper) transfering off DVD to any future format.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$202

Dale H.
05/2011
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
Fast turn-around with quality service with a fair price. They even call to remind you when the project is finished, and many times it is done ahead of schedule.
Description of Work: Have used them several times, for converting old VHS tapes to DVD as well as old cassette tapes to CD's.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

BONNIE P.
05/2011
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
The service is very prompt. I was told I could wait, and it would be ready in 15 minutes. It was ready and I was on my way. In a previous duplication, I was told it would take a week, and it took 5 days and I got in on a spring sale. I ordered 7 and got one free. The folks are very nice to deal with and I will use them again.
Description of Work: I had a DVD duplicated.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$34.4

Jeanette L.
05/2011
4.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
They did what I asked them to do, and I think they did good work.
Description of Work: They put some mini videos onto a DVD disc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Ava M.
05/2011
4.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
Both tapes were screwed up when I got them back. I took them back to the company, they explained that had never happened before and fixed the issue. So, I was only out some time in the long run.
Description of Work: I brought some video tapes to this company for digital transfer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

PETRA B.
05/2011
5.0
video transfer
  + -1 more
They were efficient and professional.
Description of Work: They transferred an old record from 1949 onto a CD.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
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Contact information

437 Cleveland Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55105

www.astoundvideo.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

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Service Categories

Video Duplication & Transfer,
Video Production

FAQ

Astound Video Duplication and Transfer is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Astound Video Duplication and Transfer accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Astound Video Duplication and Transfer offers free project estimates.
No, Astound Video Duplication and Transfer does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Astound Video Duplication and Transfer does not offer a senior discount.
No, Astound Video Duplication and Transfer does not offer emergency services.
No, Astound Video Duplication and Transfer does not offer warranties.
Astound Video Duplication and Transfer offers the following services: Video transfers to DVD, Audio transfers to CD, Video shooting & editing, Film transfers to DVD, Slide & photo scanning, Graduation, wedding & funeral slide shows, Video & audio tape repair, DVD & CD mastering, DVD & CD Duplication, Foreign Conversions, Format transfers.
Film projector rental, vcr repair, camcorder repair, large format scanning & photo prints.

Contact information

437 Cleveland Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55105

www.astoundvideo.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM