I started a new job and have been introduced to Autodesk Showcase 2011. It is very similar in style and result to 3Ds Max which i have used since University, but a whole lot better!
I went on Youtube to watch some tutorials and came accross another program called Mudbox which is a free form modelling package that is more intuitive like actual clay sculpting as opposed to Alias and 3Ds which can be a bit restrictive.
If only this package was availble to me while i was at uni!
Watch the Mudbox tutorial here. All i need to do now is practice.
http://youtu.be/IakU2rz00o0
Andy