Hello I've used LINUX on and off switching with windows for over a year now (not a long time I know) but I've had some areas where I can't find suitable software in linux. I'm installing FEDORA 14 in a couple hours of this post and was wondering if anyone can HELP!

I'm looking for good software in the categories

* 3d modeling - I can't quite figure out BLENDER so if someone could find one more similar to solid edge i'd be thankful if not can you teach me to use Blender?

*Video editing - I just want one that can cut clips and have it show me what I'm doing in real time on the preview so I know when to stop

*Good Singleplayer games - I don't always have the internet (it's tethered with the phone and sometimes people take my phone to use so I can't always access the internet)

*(this isn't software) a good place to learn python