How can I make a basic 3D model with a basic animation?

Hi all. First off I am new to 3D Modeling, Blender, and the forums here. What exactly do I need to learn so I can make great creations like you guys. I’m not too familiar with the commands, prompts, etc. So, I really need help. It would be appreciative you anyone can help me out with just making 1 object and making it do a animation, but all I want is basic for now. Thank you for your time, and I hope to have some answers soon!

Welcome to the club!

There are 2 really excellent resources available for blender newcomers.
http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205
http://blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?t=70680

there is also the blender wikibook
http://mediawiki.blender.org/index.php/Main_Page

As well as quite a few tutorials around. A Google search gnerally turns up lots of interesting things to try out.

As you work through all this, come back and ask any questions. We are here to help.:slight_smile:

Study and practice… (repeat as necessary)