The pros and cons of using YouTube as an alternative to a commercial online video platform. For low-budget or start-up publishers, the benefits of a commercial service may well pale in comparison to the undeniable attraction of a free service offered by the world’s largest online video publisher who also happens to be one of the all time top 3 internet destinations…

Here is a neat little video player that makes use of the YouTube Chromeless Player and YouTube AS3 Player API to present a YouTube video within a customised (and nicer looking, in one’s opinion!) viewing experience. Although the YouTube Player API is somewhat primitive, all the essential bases are covered and there’s no reason why elegant, interactive media experience can’t be built