Alex Ferreira Simões is a senior animator and is the creative force behind Animation Flow. His journey from a 3D generalist in São Paulo, Brazil to animating iconic characters for League of Legends is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance in the creative industry.
We profiled him and his journey earlier this year in this blog post. But since then, we’ve released the new Wacom Intuos Pro pen tablet. As a professional animator working in 3D, we wanted to get his opinion on the new device! His quick review is below.
Alex’s review:
- By using the new mechanical dials, it’s easier than ever to track a character’s arc back and forth
- Ergonomic improvements help reduce wrist strain for long animation sessions
- Manipulating characters with the pen feels more natural than using a mouse
His final verdict? “The Wacom Intuos Pro really helps me with my workflow.”
Want to get your hands on Wacom Intuos Pro? Small, Medium, and Large sizes are now in stock at Wacom’s eStore. You can also purchase from Amazon, Best Buy, or B&H as well.
About the artist
Alex Ferreira Simões is an animator at Riot Games, and is a mentor at and the founder of Animation Flow. Follow more of his work on social media on Instagram or X (Twitter), and check out Animation Flow’s website for more about their offerings, including lectures on 3D animation through their Patreon as well as 1 on 1 coaching/mentorship for aspiring animators.
