Steve Krone

Led development of VR training assets for naval systems. Created NPC characters with rigged animation and interactive mechanics (gear roll-outs, openable interfaces) for VR scenarios. Implemented IK-driven animation systems and bone rigs to drive equipment on deck and below deck. Produced low-budget, textured assets and integrated them into Unity/Unreal pipelines to simulate tasks such as loading/unloading the Leonardo OTO Melara 76 mm cannon. Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure asset performance and modularity, documented workflows, and supported QA with iterative feedback. Focused on interactive machinery, asset reuse, and scalable workflows within a defense/shipbuilding VR training context.

Created and textured 3D naval assets and interactive machinery for training scenarios under low-budget constraints. Built and textured below-deck research facilities and gear-driven components, enabling interactive cable guards, machine locks, and openable mechanical interfaces. Supported rigging, bone animation, and asset integration for VR-based naval training, leveraging established pipelines across Unity/Unreal environments.

Led VR training and interactive asset development for naval contexts, including rigged NPCs, interactive machinery interfaces, and vessel/lab assets. Delivered low-budget, high-impact visuals and animation pipelines for complex equipment scenarios, collaborating across disciplines to ensure immersive and functional training experiences.