I'm a complete newbie to 3D animation. does anyone know where I should start?

[Nephila]

yeah, um I've always been interested in making 3D models and my own animations etc...

I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a program or anything?

I know there is heaps of free stuff, but what program is the best to use? (for a low budget computer =P)
and does anyone know of any good e books for a complete newbie?

 

[J.?]

The best you can get for free/Cheap is Blender:
http://www.blender.org/

I'd recommend getting 2.5.4 Beta from there. It's newer and has more features than 2.4.9

You said you were looking for an Ebook:
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro

But that one's kinda outdated.


I'd suggest these two site, Though:
http://www.blendercookie.com/
http://www.blenderguru.com/

Blendercookie also has a beginner series:
http://www.blendercookie.com/getting-started-with-blender/

And if you're looking for a forum for Blender if you have any questions:
http://blenderartists.org/forum/index.php


Hope this helps