Ok, say I want to make a CE map...where to start?

[Halo Racer]

Ok, I'd like to start getting into CE mapping etc. Does anyone know of a really good tutorial on where to get started?

Like,

What do I use to make models, and how do I use this program?
How do I make textures?
How do I make custom melee animations etc...
What exactly are "tags" and how do I use them...
And how do I add sounds to master cheif, or other objects?

I would greatly appreciate any info anyone has! Thanks!

[Poltergeist]

Ok, I'd like to start getting into CE mapping etc. Does anyone know of a really good tutorial on where to get started?

Like,

What do I use to make models, and how do I use this program?
How do I make textures?
How do I make custom melee animations etc...
What exactly are "tags" and how do I use them...
And how do I add sounds to master cheif, or other objects?

I would greatly appreciate any info anyone has! Thanks!

I know nothing about modding, but here we go...

1- You use 3dMax, or Milkshape.
2- No idea. Look in tuts.
3- ^^^
4- ...^^^
5- I think tags are um...small terms for full words? See? I suck at modding.
6- Use HMT, I think.