Janet Blatter

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About Me 
As a cognitive scientist, I explore the world of animators’ thoughts, finding signs of intelligent life. Actually, I got my PhD proving that animators use more complex thinking in developing animations, videogames and CGI-infused live action films than rocket scientists. I look closely at the ways filmmakers plan, problem solve, sketch out and communicate ideas as they develop their projects. I’m also interested in how animations and CGI depict thinking, memory and dreams. I will be scouring science and cognitive journals, watching many animations and searching for bits of wisdom and insights you can use to develop your lines of thought.

My Recent Posts

Kneading Bread and AI
Kneading Bread and AI
Fri, May 5, 2023
I Wanted to Walk Out of Kantor’s ‘Letter to a Pig’: But This is Not What You Think
I Wanted to Walk Out of Kantor’s ‘Letter to a Pig’: But This is Not What You Think
Fri, January 13, 2023
The Animator Scientist
The Animator Scientist
Wed, October 31, 2018
It Takes Your Breath Away
It Takes Your Breath Away
Fri, December 15, 2017
‘Elizabeth Sees’
‘Elizabeth Sees’
Tue, October 17, 2017
Judgment Day
Judgment Day
Wed, March 22, 2017
Going Full STEAM with Gary Schwartz
Going Full STEAM with Gary Schwartz
Mon, February 6, 2017
Can We Talk?
Can We Talk?
Fri, September 23, 2016
Evil Problem Solving
Evil Problem Solving
Fri, June 10, 2016
Juggling and the Art of Team-Based Animation
Juggling and the Art of Team-Based Animation
Wed, May 4, 2016
Eranos – Food for Thought
Eranos – Food for Thought
Fri, February 5, 2016
Wayne’s World
Wayne’s World
Wed, November 25, 2015
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My Blogs

Lines of Thought
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Janet Blatter
Lines of Thought

As a cognitive scientist, I explore the world of animators’ thoughts, finding signs of intelligent life. Actually, I got my PhD proving that animators use more complex thinking in developing animations, videogames and CGI-infused live action films than rocket scientists.

I look closely at the ways filmmakers plan, problem solve, sketch out and communicate ideas as they develop their projects. I’m also interested in how animations and CGI depict thinking, memory and dreams.

I will be scouring science and cognitive journals, watching many animations and searching for bits of wisdom and insights you can use to develop your lines of thought.