Michael Concannon
This pilot study put Gravity Sketch on a Meta Quest 3S VR headset into the hands of 9 professional and recent graduate artists. Participants built preview-ready assets inside a “virtual production pipeline” then were reviewed in Unreal Engine. Results: high scores for creative freedom (M = 5.8/7) and spatial understanding, but time savings appeared only after users mastered the controls. The study positions VR as a rapid-prototyping and collaboration tool, ideal for block-outs and layouts, while highlighting on-boarding and mesh-cleanup hurdles that still tether final polish to traditional industry pipelines.
Mike is a Canadian professor and professional artist with a background in the animation and entertainment industry. He teaches and develops courses in a college-level animation program and is pursuing a Master’s in 3D Animation. His research explores the use of VR in pre-production workflows. Mike focuses on improving teaching methods, integrating new technology into creative pipelines, and helping students prepare for industry roles in animation, film, and games.
