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[[File:Whiteboard - Gettyimages-520341048-2048x2048.jpg|thumb|right|200px|This whiteboard has two sides and is portable on wheels.]]
[[File:Chromacolour Portable Animation Table.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[https://www.chromacolour.co.uk/lightbox-12-field-wooden-portable.html Chromacolour] portable animation table.]]
[[File:Standard Academy 4x3 Field Chart.gif|thumb|right|200px|A standard 4x3 animation field guide.]]
[[File:Pegbars.gif|thumb|right|200px|Sketch of an animation peg bar, and measurements of the three common types.]]
[[File:Cartoon Animation (1994) by Preston Blair, book cover.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Book cover of '''''Cartoon Animation''''' (1994) by [https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Preston_Blair Preston Blair] is the best reference for animators.]]
[[File:Understanding Comics, book cover.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Book cover of '''''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Understanding_Comics Understanding Comics]'''''.]]
[[File:Bridgman's Complete Guide To Drawing From Life, book cover.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Book cover of '''''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bridgman Bridgman]'s Complete Guide To Drawing From Life'''''.]]
[[File:Best screenwriting books.png|thumb|right|250px|The '''three best [[screenwriting]] books''': ''The Anatomy of Story'', ''Save The Cat!'', ''Story''.]]
[[File:Film Directing Shot By Shot, Steven D. Katz cover.jpg|thumb|right|200px|'''''[[Film Directing: Shot by Shot]]''' - 25th Anniversary Edition: Visualizing from Concept to Screen Paperback'' book cover ~ [[Steve D. Katz]].]]

: ''[[Open Curricula Projects Animation|< Open Curricula Projects Animation]]''
: ''[[Open Curricula Projects 2D Animation 9-Day Class|< Open Curricula Projects 2D Animation 9-Day Class]]''
: ''[[Windsor Media Centre animation classes|< Windsor Media Centre animation classes]]''

Shopping list for the '''[[Windsor Media Centre animation classes]]''', starting in September 2023.

== Board ==

* White boards, ideally two or more, portable and flip-able (two-sided).
: When not used by teachers, other uses include:
:* communicate, brainstorm ideas, problem solve
:* display art, information, storyboards
:* light/sound reflect or shade/baffle (and/or cover in black/padding)
:* message board
* Dry-erase markers of various colours and shades

== Display ==

* Camera on tripod (aimed at teacher's animation desk)
* Large monitor and/or projector
* Laptop

== Desks, pegs, and paper ==

* 12-Field Classical Paper/Cel Animation '''Desks & Disks''', light boxes, and adjustable height
*: 10 x $340 "perfect" or $290 "almost perfect"
*: https://AnimationDesks.com
*:: From their site:
*::: 778-895-6575
*::: ColinRhino@Hotmail.com
*::: Vancouver, BC

'''Total: $3400 USD''' (+ taxes + shipping) for 10 desks

* ACME 12-Field Guides
*: 10 x $20
*: https://www.LightfootLtd.com/content/12f-hd-wide-screen-field-guide-169-acme-holes
* ACME Metal Peg Bars
*: 10 x $25
*: https://www.LightfootLtd.com/content/black-beauty-acme-pegbar-ruler-ultra-thin
* ACME Plastic Peg Bars
*: 10 x $10
*: https://www.LightfootLtd.com/content/acme-pegbar-plastic
* ACME-punched 400 sheets of 12f paper sampler pack
*: 12 x $49
*: https://www.LightfootLtd.com/content/12f-sampler-pack-lge-400-sheets
*:: From their site:
*::: 951-693-5165
*::: Sales@LightfootLtd.com
*::: Lightfoot Ltd, inc.
*::: 36125 Travis Ct. Temecula, CA 92592

'''Total : $611 USD''' (+ taxes and shipping) for animation gear for 10 students

== Tools and supplies ==

* COL-Erase Animation Pencils (12 per box)
*: 12 boxes x $30
*:* 2x Red 
*:* 4x Blue
*:* 6x Non-Photo Blue
*: https://www.LightfootLtd.com/content/col-erase-animation-pencils-12-pencils-box
* Erasers
*: 12 x 
*: https://www.Amazon.ca/s?k=Staedtler+Mars+Plastic+Eraser
* Exacto knives
*: 12 x 
* File holders/stands (upright and/or horizontal)
*: 12 x 
* Legal-size file-folders
*: 12 x 
* Pencil cases 8-pack
*: 2 x $17
*: https://www.Amazon.ca/Pencil-Portable-Transparent-Stationery-Storage/dp/B097LCYYTX
* Pencil sharpeners
*: 12 x 
* Post-It Notes 10-pack
*: 2 x $13
*: https://www.Amazon.ca/Post-Sticky-Canary-Yellow-Colour/dp/B000BM3XPQ
* Scanner + Printer / Photocopier
* Scissors
* Scotch tape
* Set Of 6 Drafting Pencils + Drafting Eraser
*: 12 x $13
*: https://www.LightfootLtd.com/content/tombo-combo-6-pencil-set-weraser

'''Total: $576 USD/CAD''' (+ taxes and shipping) for animation supplies for 10 students

'''Total: $???''' (+ taxes and shipping) for unpriced animation supplies for 10 students

== 5 x 3 Animation Books ==

# ''Cartoon Animation'' (1994) ~ Preston Blair
#: 5 x $23 to $69
#: https://www.Amazon.ca/Cartoon-Animation-Collectors-Preston-Blair/dp/1560100842
# ''Understanding Comics'' (1993) ~ Scott McCloud
#: 5 x $29 to $59
#: https://www.Amazon.ca/s?k=Understanding+comics
# ''Animation: The Basic Principles'' ~ Brain Lemay
#: 5 x $45
#: https://www.BrianLemay.com/Books/books.html

'''Total: $865 CAD''' (+ taxes and shipping) for 5 sets of 3 books

== Reference Books ==

Get 1 (or more?) of:

# ''Bridgman's Complete Guide To Drawing From Life''
#: https://www.Amazon.ca/s?k=Bridgeman
# ''Film Directing: Shot by Shot - 25th Anniversary Edition: Visualizing from Concept to Screen Paperback'' ~ Steve D. Katz
#: https://www.Amazon.ca/Film-Directing-Anniversary-Visualizing-Concept/dp/1615932976
# ''Save The Cat: The Last Book On Screenwriting That You'll Ever Need!'' ~ Blake Snyder
#: https://www.Amazon.ca/Save-Cat-Last-Screenwriting-Youll/dp/1974905616
# ''Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting'' ~ Robert McKee
#: https://www.Amazon.ca/Story-Structure-Substance-Principles-Screenwriting-ebook/dp/B0042FZVOY
# ''The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller'' ~ John Truby
#: https://www.Amazon.ca/Anatomy-Story-Becoming-Master-Storyteller/dp/0865479933

'''Total: $???''' (+ taxes and shipping) for unpriced books

== See also ==

* [[Animation]]
** [[Animation equipment]] (desks, gear, supplies, tools)
** [[Animation research]] (history, techniques, styles, genres, screenings, studios, animators)
** [[Animation resources]]
*** [[Animation books]]
*** [[Animation sites]]
*** [[Animation related subSaidIts on SaidIt.net]]
** [https://www.YouTube.com/playlist?list=PLvg8eyC7StzT4lmxk7-k3cYNOavc1rY-E '''◉ ANIMATION ◉''' YouTube playlist]
* [[:Category:Animation]]
* [[:Category:Windsor media]]
* [[Filmmaking]]
** [[Filmmaking production elements]]
*** [[3D computer animation production]]
*** [[Audio production]]
*** [[Classical animation production]]
*** [[Commercial production]]
*** [[Documentary production]]
*** [[Event video production]]
*** [[Feature film movie production]]
*** [[General animation production]]
*** [[Industrial video production]]
*** [[Music video production]]
*** [[Podcast production]]
*** [[Post production]]
*** [[Short video production]]
** [[Filmmaking related subSaidIts on SaidIt.net]]
** [https://www.YouTube.com/playlist?list=PLvg8eyC7StzQYPsL3uQkWCvYfqbUxVI7O '''◉ FILMMAKING ◉''' YouTube playlist]
* [[Open Curricula Projects]]
** [[Open Curricula Projects Animation]]
*** [[Open Curricula Projects 2D Animation 9-Day Class]]
* [[Windsor and Essex County arts and media]]
** [[Windsor and Essex County independent media projects]]
* [[Windsor Media Centre]]
** [[Windsor Media Centre animation classes]]
*** [[Animation class startup shopping list]]


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