Thank you very much for your fast response GKDantas!
And thanks for the links!
I just had a look at your jumping ball and even though I didn't understand everything I got enough input to know how to start at least! 
And guess what: Carrara is just rendering my first animation!
Cool! 
:)
Thanks a lot!
...and you can be sure to find yourself in the credits of my first Hollywood - movie :)