I’ve switched to HTML5 YouTube Embed

Flash sucks and I want it to be easy for any iOS device to view videos on my blog.
The dimensions below are for 16:9 videos in this blog.

<iframe class=”youtube-player” type=”text/html” width=”500” height=”281” src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID” frameborder=”0”>
</iframe>

YouTube API Blog Post: A New Way To Embed YouTube Videos

UPDATE: YouTube now supports HTML5 embed via the embed button on YouTube video pages.

UPDATE: Even better is &#8220;ClickToPlugin&#8221;. This extension is smart enough to block most embedded Flash players that use MP4 video and play the video via the QuickTime player instead. You also have the option to reload the video in the Flash player for any reason (via right click). &#8212; Safari 5 extension that makes YouTube not suck by converting all videos to the HTML5 MP4. safariextensions: YouTube5 by Connor McKay This extension removes the need to use flash on YouTube by converting all videos to their HTML5 video tag equivalents. It also has the added benefits of decreased CPU usage compared to flash, and the removal of in-video ads. At present it only works on youtube.com, but I hope to correct this in future versions. EDIT: Works exactly as advertised. My new favourite extension.
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UPDATE: Even better is “ClickToPlugin”. This extension is smart enough to block most embedded Flash players that use MP4 video and play the video via the QuickTime player instead. You also have the option to reload the video in the Flash player for any reason (via right click).

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Safari 5 extension that makes YouTube not suck by converting all videos to the HTML5 MP4.

safariextensions:

YouTube5 by Connor McKay

This extension removes the need to use flash on YouTube by converting all videos to their HTML5 video tag equivalents. It also has the added benefits of decreased CPU usage compared to flash, and the removal of in-video ads. At present it only works on youtube.com, but I hope to correct this in future versions.

EDIT: Works exactly as advertised. My new favourite extension.

Source: safariextensions

Night Watch & Day Watch Trailers (HD).

Direct links: Night Watch Trailer | Day Watch Trailer.

A cool 2-part Russian sci-fi movie saga that any geek should see. I was reminded of how much I like them while browsing my Blu-Ray movie Wish List on Amazon, so I found the trailers.

The first trailer tries to promote it as more of a Vampire horror flick, but it’s really just a somewhat dark action sci-fi focused on supernatural characters.

YouTube Phasing Out Support For IE6

[via Slashdot] Yay! Maybe this will push the average user to upgrade and make life easier for us web designers.

The former production team behind the 1UP Show (now Area 5) brings you the premiere installment of its new series, Co-op. In this episode, formers members of the EGM and 1UP.com staff talk about their favorite games of 2008.

Area5.tv

Well worth watching, and make sure you subscribe to their video feeds. It’s only going to get better too.

The Muppets YouTube: Beeker performs Ode To Joy [Via BoingBoing]

Apparently the Muppets have partnered with YouTube to put out new videos. I love the Muppets. I can’t wait for my holiday tradition of watching the Muppets Christmas Carol.

A cool TV AD an AIM friend sent me a link to

Star Trek: The Original Series on YouTube officially submitted by CBS.