When using URL videos, the scaled sizes are not known, causing the video module to force them to the default size - typically 400x300. This can cause a distorted appearance, or hidden controls. But, with a slight change, we can ensure that the video appears correctly, even while fitting into the default box:
Basically, all you have to do is change the scale setting from "scaletofit" to "aspect":
diff -rwud video.JAN09/includes/common.inc /home/heinztru/www/modules/video/includes/common.inc
--- video.JAN09/includes/common.inc 2008-03-05 10:23:38.000000000 -0600
+++ /home/heinztru/www/modules/video/includes/common.inc 2009-01-13 10:53:49.000000000 -0600
@@ -232,12 +232,12 @@
// this will be executed by not Internet Explorer browsers
$output = '
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