Once you have a computer workstation, tablet and workable internet connection you should think about computer peripherals to further help your home workstation.


Headphones

A good set of headphones can help you fine tune your sound design as well as help you concentrate in loud environments. Make sure to read reviews and choose a model that is right for you. Some headphones have a built-in microphone that can be useful during online meetings.

Speakers

Computer speakers can also help fine tune your sound design. It is important to pick a set of speakers that have a good range of sound.

Microphones

Microphones are useful for recording voice tracks as well as folly. There are a variety of different microphones with different use cases. Blue Snowball microphones are versatile and somewhat inexpensive. They are also plug-n-play which makes them easy to setup.

Webcams

Webcams are very useful for online meetings as well as required for the Stop-motion course. I wide range of webcams are available; it is important that you pick the model best suited for your needs. When shooting stop-motion it is important to take High definition picture whereas a group meeting may not need the same caliber of webcam.

Mouse and Keyboard

A mouse and keyboard can be useful even if you have a laptop with these components-built in. For some Software like Toon Toom Harmony the numeric pad is used often, it is recommended that you choose a full size Keyboard with a numeric pad.

Adapters

Depending on your computer you may need adapters to properly plug in your Cintiq display, Webcam or an ethernet cord for faster network speeds.

Tripods and camera mounts

Tripods are very handy to use with your DSLR camera or Webcam. They can be used to better place your camera for online meetings. Most importantly they are a great tool for camera placement in your stop-motion films and assignments. It is good practice to find a tripod or camera mount that works best for your personal space. A variety of sizes and designs are available online from shops like Amazon.ca here is a reasonably priced Tripod that would work nicely for a home stop-motion: Amazon basics tripod