Production Equipment
Equipment Rental
For our current Equipment and Studio Rental Rates, check them out here, including projector rentals:
QAS Gear and Rental Rates – Updated February 2019
If you have any questions regarding Quickdraw and equipment and for all related inquiries please contact the Production Director Erin Saunders at production@quickdrawanimation.ca or call (403) 261-5767. Rates vary based on membership status and duration of time for the rental.
Animation Supplies
Quickdraw Animation Society sells a variety of specialized animation supplies including pegbars, classical animation paper, cels, cameraless film stock and more.
For a full list of available animation supplies and prices, please view this document:
QAS Animation Supplies For Sale – updated December 2018
2011 27″ iMac
iMac computer station that includes Adobe Creative Cloud, Dragonframe and Toon Boom Harmony 17
Specifications: 3.4GHz i7 16 GB RAM 1GB GPU
Small copy stand
For use with DSLR cameras for a downshooter animation set up.
Base dimensions: 17.7″ x 17.7″
Maximum height: 36.2″
Large Copy Stand
For use with DSLR cameras for a downshooter animation set up.
Base dimensions: 23.6″ x 23.6″
Maximum height: 42.5″
Canon Rebel XSI DSLR Camera Kit
12.2 MP DSLR Camera kit. Comes with base Canon EF 50mm lens unless otherwise requested.
Sensor Type: APS-C, CMOS Image Sensor
File Formats: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original)
Memory Card Type: SD/SDHC
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Accessories: AC charger, battery, battery charge, USB mini cable, USB extension, camera bag
Canon Rebel t1i DLSR Camera Kit
15.5MP DSLR camera body. Lenses must be booked separately.
Sensor Type: CMOS
File Format: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original)
Memory Card: SD, SDHC
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Accessories: AC charger, battery, battery charger, USB mini cable, USB extension, camera bag.
Canon Rebel t2i DSLR Camera
18MP DSLR camera. Can come with base Canon EF 50mm or book separate lenses.
Sensor Type: APS-C
File Format: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original)
Memory Card: SD, SHDC, SDXC
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Accessories: AC charger, battery, batter charger, USB mini cable, USB extension, camera bag.
Wacom Intuos4 Tablet
USB Drawing tablet for use with drawing software.
Dimensions: 12″w x 8.25″h
6.7″ x 4.5″ drawing area
Features: 6 programmable ExpressKeys and Radial scroll button
Accessories: Wacom Grip Pen with two programmable buttons and eraser function
Flexible 7.5 foot chord
Wacom Intuos Draw – SMALL
USB pen tablet
Drawing area: 6″x3.7″
Features: 4 programmable buttons, USB connection
Accessories: Wacom Intuos Pen with two programmable buttons, case
Wacom Intuos Creative – SMALL, no touch
USB pen tablet
Active drawing area: 6.0″x3.7″
Features: Four programmable ExpressKeys, 1024 pressure sensitivity levels, USB connectivity, Mac and Windows compatible
Accessories: Battery-free pen with pressure sensitivity and two programmable buttons
Artograph Light Tracer
Light box
Dimensions: 12.25″w x 12″d x 2.5h
Light area: 12″x10″
Artograph LightPad 930
LED light table
Dimensions: 11.6″ x 14.6″ x 0.7″
Light Area: 9″ x 12″
Accessories: carrying case
Roland Monitor Headphones RH-5
Frequency Range: 10Hz-22kHz
Features: 40mm drivers, 3.5mm plug
Accessories: 1/4″ adapter
Apple iMac Retina 5K 27″
iMac computer station that includes Adobe Creative Cloud, Dragonframe, Toon Boom Harmony 17, and Blender.
Specifications: i5 3.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB Fushion HDD, 4GB VRAM
Apple iMac Retina 5K 27″
iMac computer station that includes Adobe Creative Cloud, Dragonframe, Toon Boom Harmony 17, and Blender.
Specifications: i5 3.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB Fushion HDD, 4GB VRAM
Macbook Pro – 2018
Specifications: Retina Screen 13.3″, core i5 2.3 GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD HDD, Intel Plus Graphics 640
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Wide Angle Lens
Aperture Range: f/4.5-f/22
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.79ft
Zoom System: Ring USM
Features: Electronic diaphragm, circular aperture design, close focusing to 9.5 inches.
LiteGear LiteMat 2 S2 LED bi-colour flicker-free lights
Power consumption: 100W
Mounting: 750 spigot
Power draw: 8.33A
Colour range: 2600K – 6000K
Dimensions: 21″ x 21″ x 0.9″
Weight: 3.5 oz (1.6g)
Accessories: S2 LiteMat 2 Polyskirt, S2 LiteMat 2 Diffusers, S2 LiteMat 2 Parasquare Louver, S2 LiteMat 2 LiteMount, S2 LiteMat 2 KitBag, LiteDimmer Pro Hybrid, LitePower Supply
Dragonframe DMC-16 Master Controller
Large Dragonframe DMX controller for lights, motion rigs, etc.
Features: 16 channels of step/direction signals for stepper motor drivers, max stepping pulse rate of 200,000 steps/second.
16 RJ45 jacks, one kuper/flair compatible DB37 step/direction output, 16 limit switch inputs on DB25, one camera trigger with separate metering and shutter outputs, one DMX512 output, I/O triggers.
Input voltage: 115VAC to 230VAC
Dimensions: 17″w x 1.719″h x 8″d
Accessories: AC cable, Rack Mounts, USB cable
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
Basic entry-level 50mm prime lens.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Prime Lens
Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
Features: micro Ultrasonic Motor, eight blade diaphragm, super spectra coating