malatekid 12 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) I just noticed that YouTube now has a button right below the preview screen. It appears to be available only for new uploaded video clips. It makes a difference in the viewing quality of the clip. Before turning on the "watch in high quality" button: After turning on the "watch in high quality" button: Edited September 26, 2008 by malatekid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandpabruce 87 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 I just noticed that YouTube now has a button right below the preview screen. It appears to be available only for new uploaded video clips. It makes a difference in the viewing quality of the clip. I'll have to check it out, later. Thanks for posting that information, Jess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malatekid 12 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) You're welcome, Bruce. I guess you have to give instruction to prospective viewer (friends/relatives) of your video clips to turn on that option. I just wonder why YouTube doesn't make "high quality" as the default viewing option. Edited September 27, 2008 by malatekid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerman 29 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 I've seen that for a few weeks now but don't know how long it's been there. Huge difference if you have the bandwidth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malatekid 12 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 I've seen that for a few weeks now but don't know how long it's been there. Huge difference if you have the bandwidth. You knew about it for a while now and never told us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ggrussell 8 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) I just wonder why YouTube doesn't make "high quality" as the default viewing option.There are several requirements. First the video must be 640x480 or larger and the viewer must have high speed internet connection. I think it's been there for some time now. Edited September 27, 2008 by ggrussell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malatekid 12 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) To get that "high quality" option, a video says the video should be in either Divx, Xvid or h.264 format, 600kBits/s, and at least 480x360 in screen size. Also, I found a tip where, if you have fast connection, you adjust the setting in your YouTube account to enable high quality playback: Edited September 27, 2008 by malatekid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REDWAGON 24 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 You sure can tell the difference in the two shots Jess. Good to know. I rarely look at anything on Youtube, but will remember that option if I do. Frank... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ggrussell 8 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 To get that "high quality" option, a video says the video should be in either Divx, Xvid or h.264 format, 600kBits/s, and at least 480x360 in screen size. Also, I found a tip where, if you have fast connection, you adjust the setting in your YouTube account to enable high quality playback: Still not up to HD like Vimeo. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeanrosenfeld 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2008 A nice clip using the high quality option: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NL3lhm6oy5I&feature=dir What I liked about it were the many remarkable video effects used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
