John Hood

Front End Architect

Sony Imageworks

John Hood is the Frontend Architect at Sony Pictures Imageworks. An ardent lover of animation and mathematics enthusiast, he found himself at home in the world of computer animation. With a background in mathematics from the University of Central Florida, he found his way first to computer games working for such houses as Crystal Dynamics, Ensemble Studios and Oddworld Inhabitants. From there, John moved to Imageworks where he began in rigging and worked his way to pipeline and his current position. He has found tremendous rewards in creating a technical environment where artists can focus on creativity and worry less about technical details.