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I just downloaded it. IE 9 has balked at 99% for several videos I've tried to download, but trying again they downloaded fine. Likely not a problem specific to this file.

Great idea. It lets MIX presenters assume a basic level of understanding in the audience. Overcomes the problem of presenting to beginners and advanced users. I won't be there in person (I download the MIX session videos), but this will really get the conf off to a flying start.

norsten, Foundation Silverlight 3 Animation, Jeff Paries. Still valid for SL4, Friends of ED (Apress) publishers, http://www.apress.com/book/view/143022407X

Video is the most effective way to demo working in a complex UI. Doing things and showing what happens in other areas of the UI, especially when you are taken to a "sub-context", a mini-editor, a details explorer, is easier to produce and more efficient to learn from than reading typical numbered step procedures even with screencaptures (I write docs for a living).

I agree with Ben this was a great intro and would also welcome a longer more comprehensive version showing more of what can be done. We've been working in XAML [VS] and now have these great timesaving features. Some capabilities could be discovered rt-clicking everywhere, but more visual demos of what's possible will help us to recall what's possible when needed. IMO.

true. but with the current 'upgrade' promotion to Ultimate from a lower SKU ($5000 US), and being able to deduct it as a business expense (-50% or so), twenty five hundred net cost is getting close to do-able. I'm considering it.

Video quality played online is stunningly sharp when fullscreen. Sound quality is very clear.