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I thought this product was excellent. Very good instruction by a person who is obviously an expert. The lessons were very well executed and worked in an order that made a lot of sense, as each one built on the previous one. However, with 21 detailed lessons on one DVD, it was a lot to get through. I would recommend at least 2 weeks of study time if you have anything else going on in your life. I had to go through all the lessons twice to really get the information down - once taking notes, and once doing all the exercises. Well worth the time though, if you are serious about learning this program and working with it professionally. I don't think an actual classroom experience would be a better teacher, and this way, you can go at your own pace. The lessons were so clear that I didn't have any questions for the "teacher" that hadn't already been answered in the material. It really is Total Training.
I have done the Total Training DVD sets for Photoshop CS2, InDesign CS2, and Illustrator CS2. My latest rental has been for Dreamweaver 8.
The Dreamweaver training was very helpful, especially in conjunction with Janine Warner's "For Dummies" book. I find the video method a far better way to learn on your own than by just using books. And even though I can't possibly remember all the details presented, when I start working with the program and face real-life challenges, having seen the videos really helps out, even when I have to go to books or help files for answers. Just having seen the tutorials, and gone through the examples, gives me a big leg up. I highly recommend Janine's videos, and all the Total Training DVDs, to anyone as a good, affordable substitute to classroom instruction. Formal classes can be quite expensive, inconvenient, and can only move as fast as the slowest student in the class. DVDs are at-home convenient, and can be worked through on your own schedule and at your own pace (even in your pajamas!). Not to mention that renting rather than buying is quite a bargain. The quality of instruction on all the DVDs I have rented has been excellent. They are great!
