Hey, I think the most effective way of going about this would be to get some one to show you the basics of modo in some one on one sessions but the buy the rigging master tutorial, https://www.foundry.com/products/modo/paid-tutorials/master-character-rigging
It covers exactly this kind of info and you can go back and reference it when needed.
If you want a go at learning the basics on your own then these new tutorials seem really good and free.
I'd give these a try, then get on the discord channel and ask for help where you are stuck. If you really want some one on one after that, there are loads of peole that will be happy to help.
Go to https://www.blender.org/ and download Blender 2.9.1. Install and run it. Open the Browser, go to YouTube, type "blender tutorials for beginners". Get free Assets and Material from Megascans, nice HDRI from HDRI Heaven and bob is your uncle.
From the Buku money you saved, get some awesome Plugins for Blender. Boxcutter, Hardops, Flip Fluids and many others. For the rest of the money, get your girlfriend a nice dress and take her out for dinner.
you can thank me later :-)
I hear ya! I prefer books, too. There are no relevant MODO books. My Paul Gaboury and Madeleine Scott Spencer ZBrush books have been beside me for years. I still use them all the time.
Glad you're contributing to this sub. It's getting better and better the more people contribute.
Edit: there is a good MODO book, but it's for 701. I bought a PDF version from the publisher when it was on sale for $5 it was really helpful. I hate reading books on a screen, but this was good for the price.
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Here's a simple set of videos to get started, I also bought Tor Frick's tutorial set and it was incredibly helpful. Personally I think it's worth spending a little bit of a money for a professional level of tutorial.