The Banner Mode is used to create a video banner based on a YouTube video. This feature of the NXD YouTubeBox for Joomla! allows only a section of the video to be displayed. Additional settings allow the position of the video on the Y-axis to be configured in the horizontal version. Using a freely selectable aspect ratio (such as 16:3), you can define how high the banner should be in the module settings. Thanks to full responsiveness, you can display wonderful video banners on your page.

The BlockLayer prevents accidental or deliberate interaction through click events on the video. Only by using the BlockLayer can one speak of a real "banner". In addition to simply preventing click events on videos, the BlockLayer offers additional features such as:

• Color Overlay
• Inset Shadow
• Custom Link

Regardless of the BlockLayer, the video container (layout unspecific) can also be equipped with a shadow box and rounded corners. Specific module settings for the NXD YouTubeBox v2.x have been developed especially for the shadow box options.

As mentioned earlier, using BlockLayer allows you to utilise additional features, such as giving the video container an inner shadow to achieve a "recessed effect". Combined with the freely selectable border radius, this can generate a beautiful depth effect.

Another potentially useful option is the ability to assign an rgba() colour (i.e. with opacity) to the BlockLayer directly in the module settings. Depending on the intended use, this can help to better integrate the video into the website or make it less noticeable.

As already mentioned, the BlockLayer can also be used to embed a link. A URL field is available for this purpose in the module settings. External and internal links can be stored. The field for an Aria Description allows WCAG 2.1 valid links to be embedded. The description will be used as title and as aria-label attribute on the link.

In addition to the link that can be defined on the BlockLayer, the NXD YouTubeBox also allows you to define a logo/image as "custom branding". This can be positioned at the top left, top right, bottom left or bottom right. You can also define a link for the custom branding. This works even if another link has already been defined on the BlockLayer.

Since parts of the video are cropped, the NXD YouTubeBox allows you to define the area to be displayed. By default, videos are centred in banner mode. If you select an aspect ratio that generates a horizontal banner, you can adjust the vertical position in the settings. When configuring for a skyscraper, you can adjust the horizontal position of the video.