   3Ds max animation
  Please I need a good simple reference on what''s what with boning ,rigging and skinning is it ? I am confused with it . I would be happy if some one could point out what does what . Also a simple tutorial not like 3ds max''s own with words that could choke an elephant . Thanks 
  Sorry Man.  I think on that one you just have to follow through one of the tutorials.. :< ;  Here is very short tutorial on character rigging, its a lot simpler than the series of tutorials in the Max help.http://www.3dtotal.com/ffa/tutorials/max/geoff/main.aspOnce you get done with that one, here is one that is more advanced:http://www.3dtotal.com/team/Tutorials/rigging101/Rigging101.aspBut don''t kid yourself, setting up a character for animation is a very long process, especially if you do it right.  End the end, you should have a proper mesh that even a little kid could animate with out messing up.