Here’s two awesome dvd’s you should check out if you’re into FX (specifically Max)…

https://sites.google.com/site/m3dgptpprojects/home/tp4-projects/dvd-projects/tp4_dvd-1 << Thinking Particles 4.0 for Production by Joe Scarr and Goran Pavles.  A great dvd for n00bs and pros alike. Joe is an excellent teacher and goes through everything in a very easy to understand manner. I strongly suggest this if you are learning Thinking Particles.

http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/store/product/920/Production-FX-Workflows << Production FX Workflows: Dragon Age: Origins by Brandon Young.  Brandon runs step by step through an awesome fx shot from a cinematic done at Blur Studio.  He goes over a bit of Fume, a bit of Pflow and a bit of Fusion as well.  Brandon rocks.