Think this is all very interesting and haven't done anything like this before?

This is what you'll need to get started with visualization ():

• Pencil and paper for creating your storyboard (simple drawings that show what will happen and when in your visualization) or a word processor for writing your script.
• A lot of time and patience ;) Don't expect amazing results in a few weeks. It would be reasonable in a few weeks to make your first 3D model, but a full fledged animation may take even a professional several months to complete.
• A clear idea of WHAT you want to communicate, and clarity about WHICH technology is the best way to communicate it. Finally, how will you distribute it? A game? A linear animation? A still graphic? Choose the one that's realistic for your experience and budget.
• A willingness to make mistakes and learn from them
• A computer with a decent graphics card (64 MB or greater) that supports openGL (a open standard for 3D graphics)
• If you want to do High-Definition animations, you'll need a hard drive with lots of space (60 or more GB) and fast access speed (7200 RMP).
• A good backup plan for all of your hard work, and a broadband Internet connection for uploading your finished work!
• Courage to put your first work out there and get some feedback.

Good luck! Looking forward to seeing what you do!