We are pleased to announce four new features for video embeds:

    * High-quality start images (thumbnails) – Before you press play
on embedded YouTube videos, the thumbnails for the video will be
presented in high-quality. We're pleased with the results – let us
know if you agree.

    * Search in embeddable player – At the close of an embedded video,
along with the usual recommended videos and URLs, a search box will
appear. Not only will you be able search from within the embedded
player, you will be able to watch videos through the same window.
That's right, you can search all of YouTube from the comfort of your
favorite blog, news, or humor page.

    * Integrated video annotations – Annotations enable video
producers to incorporate text information into their videos, create
choose your own adventure-style stories or add links to any YouTube
video. People watching videos through the embedded player can now join
the fun.

    * Integrated closed captions – Back in August we started allowing
video creators to add captions to their videos. Closed Captions are
now available in embedded videos like this one:

Tell us what you think of the new features for video embeds by
replying here!

Thanks,
YouTube Timmy