Hello,

Didn't know where to write this question. I hope im at the right place here. So, i'm an absolute beginner in the world of 3d modeling and animation. My goal is the animation of movie characters, scenes etc.. If it's gonna stay a hoby, gets a freelancer jobs or a full time job...i cant say it now.

I have decided to use maya, most of the people say maya is very very good if i want to do movie animations. After this decision my first question is should i use maya 2009 or maya 2010? Ok "use the newer one" would be you're suggestion. But what about the learn material? Aren't they all written for earlier versions of maya?

My second question is...
If my priority is the animation, is it necessary to also be good in modeling things? If it is... i hope it isn't necessary to be a good drawer? I'm really really not good in drawing things.

Last but not least...
I found so many beginner sites with tut's. Could you suggest me some really good sites for beginners?

Sorry if the english wasn't perfect.

Thanks for aswers.