Google Operating System (which often looks at YouTube) explains how to Download YouTube Videos as MP4 Files, while Brian Gary explains aspects of encoding in YouTube Encoding: Locked & Reloaded at Ken Stone's FCP website.
Previous tips link, including (YouTube Tricks & Hacks) are here.
Update: By the way, you can submit FLVs that won't be reencoded if they are less than 250 kbs; set the upper limit to 246 since some encoders are often not exact.
The higher quality MP4s (AVC) are created at around 600 kbps (up from 350), 480x360 progressive, with AAC stereo 44.1 Khz at around 120 kbps.
An easy way to watch YouTube HD - higher definition, and direct download MP4 videos, check this site :
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ouideo.com/youtube/
Really good.