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kottke.org - 11/14/2008

● High quality YouTube video hack

— kottke.org — You may have noticed that the video of Burn-E I embedded looked a bit better than a... normal YouTube video. YouTube has been quietly offering high-quality versions of some of their videos for quite some time via a "watch in high quality" link just ... (more) ● High quality YouTube video hack

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blog.wired.com - 11/21/2008

YouTube Tests Out High Quality, Stereo Surround Videos

— blog.wired.com — YouTube has quietly started testing out real HD quality videos on a smattering of its content, a... development that is getting attention from viewers in message boards and blog forums this week. The new format could be a big move... (more) YouTube Tests Out High Quality, Stereo Surround Videos

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blog.makezine.com - 11/14/2008

Embed high-res Youtube videos

— blog.makezine.com — Here's an example of a normal embedded Youtube video, borrowed from Patty Schiendelman's Gakken Mechamo Inchworm post.... Back in march, it was discovered that when you view a video directly on Youtube, you could add a "&fmt=18" to the URL ... (more) Embed high-res Youtube videos

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Embed high-res Youtube videos
MAKE Magazine: hacks — ... allowfullscreen="true" width="600" height="475"></embed></object> And here's the result: The still frame before the video is played is the exact same over-compressed image, but when a user clicks play, they will get a nice surprise. Instead of 320x240 video encoded with the Sorenson codec, the video will come in at a resolution of 480x360, encoded with the superior H.264 codec. Embedding High Quality Youtube Videos [via Kottke] View YouTube in high-res

Embed high-res Youtube videos
MAKE Magazine — ... allowfullscreen="true" width="600" height="475"></embed></object> And here's the result: The still frame before the video is played is the exact same over-compressed image, but when a user clicks play, they will get a nice surprise. Instead of 320x240 video encoded with the Sorenson codec, the video will come in at a resolution of 480x360, encoded with the superior H.264 codec. Embedding High Quality Youtube Videos [via Kottke] View YouTube in high-res ...