I've taken a few classes and even paid for one or two. I've been satisfied and I've learned a few things and I've been frustrated on occasion.

I've taken a few classes and even paid for one or two. I've been satisfied and I've learned a few things and I've been frustrated on occasion.
I have never been this excited by any of them though.
Seriously - Go check this out !
Here's a taste - skim it, or read it or whatever floats your boat. I dare you to come away from this without learning something. (or just enjoying yourself) Grab the slider and flip that mirror up. I double-dog dare you to ever think of live view the same way again.
https://sites.google.com/site/marclevoylectures/applets/phase-detection
See what I mean ?
So the link is in the DIY Photography article and I'll put it in this post too. I just "followed" Marc Levoy and the lectures are on his page too.
https://sites.google.com/site/marclevoylectures/home
http://www.diyphotography.net/stanford-professor-puts-entire-digital-photography-course-online-free/