It's OK and it is the only video training available. I would say it is like the video version of Visual QuickStart. It doesn't take you through any projects but it shows you most of the tools and how to use them. Then, like the Visual QuickStart books, its up to you to put the pieces together and build something. The only other resource for Carrara is a book with projects to build but it is for Carrara 3 not 4. If you do decide to get it skip the airplane tutorial or go to 3dxtract forums on how to complete it. It is a very poorly written project. I surprised it hasn't been completely rewritten yet. Other than that its the internet picking tutorials here and there. Most are free till you get to 3dxtract which charges a fee. But I believe this month you can get a free issue. Good luck and check back with any questions...