dont wanna be rough, but... i'm tired of such questions. there are two main sources to check first. there is google and the search function here. always the same. if you dont know anything then first go to the owners page (autodesk) get some infos. what software do I need??? obviously maya, eh??? maybe an intro to how to use the web and gather some infos-course should be provided at first... sry but it is just to easy to visit a forum and asking questions without being self-involved. questions taht have been asked and answered milliions of times... again, dont wanna be rough and it is not just you. tired