I am using the responsive template and notice there is a black background from vimeo that is on my video that is annoying the daylights out of me and I can't figure out how to shake it out. 

it is very slight but i can see css is from Vimeo. 

Is there anyway I can remove that directly. 

Did you try a different video provider ?

it has to be vimeo.  i think it is happening because it is not a perfect size ratio if that helps. altering percentages didn't help however.  I wish i would just get rid of the background via css on vimeos css page. 

any help on this?

Could you provide us with a link to your video page ?