DNS Explained Animation

My latest animation for DNS Made Easy which details the process that happens every time you enter a domain name into your browser (unless the IP address is cached, but you know what I mean). The animation currently resides here, and was designed to teach not only technical people the ins and outs of a DNS lookup, but the general public as well.

Created with Creative Suite 5 for DNS Made Easy.

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Working with DNS Made Easy

Working with DNS Made Easy over the past few years has given me a tremendous opportunity to experiment with different types of motion graphics concepts. My favorite piece so far? "The Importance of DNS above. Not only has this been the most popular video on our channel, it was also the most fun and fast paced to work on. I thought a hybrid, infographic/kinetic typography approach was just the thing needed to keep this video entertaining and educational.

As for the technical end; the majority of the art was created in Adobe Illustrator with some pieces (the TV and the Monty-Python-esque politicians), done in Photoshop. All the animation was done in After Effects and the audio was processed in Adobe Audition. Be sure to check out it's static counterpart here.

We've had an overwhelmingly positive response so far, and are looking forward to creating the next one in the series, which is currently in pre-production. Check out my latest character driven piece as well if you haven't already.

It's been a really big year, so thanks to everyone who's made it special. Try to have a safe and happy holiday!