kfreed:

 

Don't bother with "Nendo", that was a joke.  Wings3D is the evolved free version of Nendo X's 100 (It has even surpassed Mirai [Nendo's long lost older brother] in my opinion).

 

Wings3D is my real suggestion, as has been suggested by others on this thread.  It does have dedicated 'bend' tool (destructive), and Morph Target (for Poser) creation ability.  Been using over a decade since I jumped ship from Nendo at W3D's inception by Ton.

 

As far as learning, I'm with LaurieA, approximately 15 years studying anything regarding 3D I can get my hands on over the internet (for free), and still learning new things every day.  It won't happen for you overnight, but just keep at it, and pay attention to those who have gone before you such as the wonderful guru's (not me) in this thread trying to inpart their knowledge to you.

 

Take care...

Ken