"It is hard to tell what the Democrats were thinking by releasing the Pelosi footage. Perhaps they thought it would present Pelosi as the tough and determined leader? But the results are the opposite.
Pelosi looks irascible, and her on-camera performance appeared contrived and devoid of plausibility. She was unable to convey any urgency or an undercurrent of terror about an impending insurrection. The fact that she engaged in humor shows there was no panic or urgency at all.
Pelosi needed better script- and dialogue-writers. Perhaps she should have hired an acting coach before this appearance.
It is surprising that the footage was considered worth releasing. But then, self-righteous narcissists often have poor self-awareness. Perhaps Pelosi is surrounded by sycophants who hesitate to tell her incontinent truths.
The cinematography was deficient. In order to convey urgency, jerky camera work, uncomfortable angles, and extreme close-ups are essential.
The footage of Pelosi's staff reporting to her that Trump had been dissuaded from marching to the Capitol makes it perfectly obvious that they were performing for the cameras.
The subsequent 7-minute footage leaked does have some jerky camera moments, but the mood is relaxed, and most importantly, Pelosi was performing for the camera. She speaks louder than normal on phone calls and even enunciates her words while focusing on and even occasionally looking at the camera.
Also performing for the camera was then–Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer.
It is quite likely that Pelosi was allowed the luxury of retakes by her daughter, who was shooting the footage."
