Is there a great puppeteer dvd out there that I can find.  That basics of puppeteering to the next teachings?  Like a college type puppeteer dvd.  Just wondering.   

I'm also very interested if you find anything...

Yup, been searching all day and night.  Been teaching myself Puppeteer by the books and short videos on youtube.  I want to find a good dvd with great puppeteer lessons.   

No one has really done that, not on a very advanced level at least.

If you're in Texas and want advanced training, you should check out the upcoming Beyond The Sock Workshop. They still have some places open I believe.

I think it's much, much better to learn puppetry in a group, in person with an experienced puppeteer if you can get the opportunity.

I agree with Andrew...though I haven't had that experience yet.  If your driving distance from Des Moines, then there is a puppet convention in May which isn't very expensive.  http://www.puppetcorn.com/

As for videos, I am looking at some recorded classes here http://puppet.org/edu/dis_programs-recorded.shtml.  Haven't tried any but will be looking at Puppetering for TV and Film and Fun with Foam.  Will post something when I watch one of those.

The Beyond The Sock looked awesome!  But if only I had the money.  Puppetcorn too.  Traveling to Iowa, I wish.  Thank you guys.