Need a start

Hello all

well i need a start on multimedia applications,where and how do i start, i am good at flash, adobe and few other applications…I want to do things step by step, my goal is to start from the basic and learn things asap.

By multimedia applications i meant 3d max, director, swift 3d and 3d graphic softwars, help and suggestions are much appriciated, thanks in advance.
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