User blog:Kitsune the Pro/Starting mapping

Hi.

So, as you most likely were able to read from the title, I've been thinking about starting to actually map. I mean, I've somewhat helped once, but otherwise, I'ven't done it before, and, because I finally have some free time in my life and I also want to be something else in this community than just Freaker's girlfriend, I thought I could start to map myself too. But, I'm not quite sure if I'm up for that task. I mean, the "quality" of mapping has changed quite radically since I helped with it, so I don't really know what to do.

That's why I'd want to get some help from you guys too. As in, to help me to get started. I've my plain youtube channel made and I've Paint.net, but that's all, since I don't know what would be good video editing program.

I also have question about the templates in mapping videos (Are they still called templates?[Nope, they are called as textures. XP ] You know, those edits which make the video look like it is made from old paper and stuff like that) that how to use them/ where to get them or are they even really needed in mapping videos anymore?

I appreciate all kind of help/tips.