Quote Originally Posted by jIgG
this is the closest I can think of
http://www.jeroenwijering.com/?item=Flash_Video_Player

I've yet to come across a YouTube-like player
Ah yes jIgG... I forgot to plead for your help! Bec is the queen of scripts... Patti is the queen of video and jIgG is the king (or queen, your choice ) of everything FREE! Lol

I was just browsing their support forum and I think there is a way to set a default jpeg to show through. If so, it's exactly what I wanted! Thanks. I'll let everyone know if it works.