I want to get started doing 3d Animation, doing character modeling, or even level design. Anything that will let me create visual images of the ideas in my head... problem is how do you start? I've looked for good animation software, and the cheapest I've seen is 700 bucks, one was $4000. How do you get started if I don't have the money to buy the software. Sure I can probably download, but I'd like to remain legal. Any ideas?