Best tutorial DVD ?

Hi!
Which tutorial DVD out there is the best
for a hopeless newbie like me ?!?
T

I'd suggest Tom Wolsky's DVD and book -
Final Cut Express HD Made Easy tutorial DVD
Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Editing Workshop book, which includes a DVD with training, sample projects & clips and a nice comparison between iMovie and FCE (it is NOT the same DVD as his tutorial DVD listed above).
I have Tom's training DVD and copies of previous editions of his book and they are very well done. Best on the market.

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