I have given up waiting for Rick's. Siggraph was back in August and that was the last time I heard any updates. They were suppose to be released "soon". Just ordered both advanced DVDs from AisleFX for my early Christmas present to myself. I was impressed with the Getting Started DVD. Price is right too. $80 for the set.

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