I start using Blender in January 2013 to make models and animation for an iPhone game someone hired me to help create. Recently, I've been working on my own projects. I'm currently creating a 3-4 minute 3D animated film. I knew it wouldn't be simple, but I'm using hair, cloth, and vortex simulations and that has increased the level of challenge. I've learned some things, but I've sure got a lot more to learn.