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

Revision as of 06:27, 18 August 2023

This noteworthy animation equipment list is a good reference and conversation starter when beginning a new 2D classical teaching environment or working animation studio. A Windsor Media Centre discussion evolved and solidified into a final Animation class startup shopping list for the Open Curricula Projects 2D Animation nine-day introductory class on the fundamentals.

Animation desks

Disney Studios animation desk and scene stacker goes for about $8000.
Chromacolour portable animation table.
Yescom A3 LED Tracing Light Box 12"x17" with stand.
LightTracer light box.

Naturally a professional desk is preferable, but budgets may limit realistic options.

Animation exposure dope sheets

An animation exposure sheet, or dope sheet.

Animation field guides

A standard 4x3 animation field guide.

Animation paper

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A series of paper sizes with comparison to Letter and Legal.
  • Studio-Technique.com: Animation Paper Guide - excellent article.
  • 10f = 10 field is Letter sized 8.5" x 11" / 215.9mm x 279.4mm
    • A4 = 8.3" x 11.7" / 210mm x 297mm
  • 12f = 12 field is 10.5" x 12.5" / 266.7mm x 317.5mm
    • A3 = 11.7" x 16.5" / 297mm x 420mm
    • Ledger = 17" x 11" / 432mm x 279mm
    • Tabloid = 11" x 17" x / 279mm x 432mm
  • The thickness/lightness of the paper impacts paper durability, important for lots of flipping.
  • The thickness/lightness of the paper impacts paper transparency.
  • The tooth of the paper impacts line quality.
  • Wikipedia: Paper press weight should not be confused with Grammage.

Animation peg bars

File:Pegbars.gif
Sketch of an animation peg bar, and measurements of the three common types.

There are four kinds of peg bars:

  • ACME
  • Oxberry
  • Lightfoot Ltd Round (3-Ring Binder)
  • Disney (out of use)

Erasers

Other supplies

  • Scanner + Printer / Photocopier
  • Scissors
  • Scotch tape

Pencil sharpeners

  • An Exacto knife provides ultimate control to refine the pencil point for what your drawings require.
  • A hand sharpener is excellent. There are pros and cons to shallow or steep points.
  • An electric sharpener is fast and suitable when precision is less important.

Pencils

  • Amazon.ca: Staedtler non-photo blue pencils EAN 40 07817 056523 Art. Nr. 146C-37
    • The lightest blue for initial rough sketching.
    • Less smudging than graphite.
  • Staedtler Mars Non-Print 108 40 purple pencils
    • A little darker, for cleaning up drawings.
    • Less smudging than graphite.
  • Col-Erase 20044 [Navy] Blue pencils
    • Darkest, for tight clean up.
    • Less smudging than graphite.
  • Graphite pencils
  • Col-Erase 20045 Carmine Red pencils
    • Red is primarily more for special markings and layout and design.
    • Less smudging than graphite.
  • Col-Erase has now been bought out by Prismacolour and the Prismacolour brand will be on all col-erase pencils in the future.
  • Col-Erase Black and Purple have been discontinued by the manufacturer, now only available in sets and kits, while supplies last.
  • COL-Erase Animation Pencils (12 pencils per box) in Red, Blue, or Non-Photo Blue. SKU: SKU00061 $29.99

Suppliers

See also

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