Dana

Yeah, I know. And yes, you're right, I'm impatient. However, it seems to me that it would make sense for a tutorial that takes you through all the basic steps in progression: 1- model a simple character with colors and textures 2- create the needed basic skeleton to move and pose 3- create a simple movement/action 4- add background/scene showing how to relate and interact the character with it That just seems like the path one would need to take to create an animation. So, back to basics. I actually did start the book (mainly because I'm anal about following manuals) but due to schedule, kind of sluffed off. I need to establish a schedule so I don't forget what I learn. Thanks again for your help and encouragement.

Thanks Eric. Ok, so here's my first problem. I want to make a character. The AM book doesn't really address modeling, A to Z. Any advice?

Hello? I am so new to this, I don't even know if this is posting in the appropriate area. Anyhow, here goes. Hi everyone. I'm Dana and I'm an alcoholic. Sorry, I couldn't resist. I have had A:M for about a year now but thanks to family, work, drama and music, I'm finding I have a REALLY SLOW learning curve. So, besides the manual that came with the program, where are some of you finding the best help to shorten your learning curve? Is there anyone in the Portland, OR area that tutors? Or, better yet, is there an A:M junkie who likes to help for free?