So I recently got my hands on a copy of 3DS Max 2014, and I’m looking for some interesting tutorials to get a firm grasp on modelling. So far I have followed all of TheNewBoston’s tutorials, the AutoDesk tutorials, and one that I found on youtube for modelling a hand.
Does anyone else know of some interesting beginner friendly tuts for 3ds Max?
Also [off topic] does anyone know how to lock the pan/zoom for background images in 2014?
Here is one of the best resources dedicated to 3ds Max, but i’d suggest you to start practicing with no doubts. It’ll help you fix the already acquired knowledge and start working with some confidense.
Cool, thank you, I appreciate it! 
Btw, do you know how to lock the pan/zoom for background images in 2014?
Take a look this site. I’m following some 3D modeling tutorials up there, and there are a bunch of other 3D tools tutorials there. It’s not free but worth enough.