My 3D package of choice would be Softimage XSI but I'd recommend Blender as a brilliant 3D program and because it's free. It's not too hot on rendering though and it may have a steep learning curve for a beginner but its features match any high-end software.
Here's a no-investment possibility: Anim8or is a free package that has really easy modeling, rigging, and animating capabilities.
I'd go from there to a program like Hash Animation Master. You can also get a learning edition of Maya, I think, for free.
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My 3D package of choice would be Softimage XSI but I'd recommend Blender as a brilliant 3D program and because it's free. It's not too hot on rendering though and it may have a steep learning curve for a beginner but its features match any high-end software.
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