YouTube HD/HQ and Widescreen Options on Embedded Videos

Here is a quick post for all you follow bloggers out there, who like me, like to add some moving images to their posts courtesy of YouTube. YouTube have now made it possible for users to decide whether or not to embed videos in high quality or HD (when those formats are available). The widescreen option is also available when you embed a video (and there is even a step-by-step guide on 'optimising your uploads').


Example - Britney Spears NBA Circus

YouTube – now in widescreen

Just a quick note, for those like me, who have unbelievably neglected YouTube since yesterday… YouTube is now widescreen! That’s right, you can now view YouTube videos in a larger environment allowing for higher quality viewing when watching trailers, films etc.



This new 960 pixel layout has already had mixed reviews for the community however, and even though standard videos play just as well on the new format, it seems that some would still like the player size to be optional. Personally I think it looks great!