Production Tier
How polished the video's production looks overall, identified by Gemini's analysis of the actual video frames. Captures the combined effect of camera quality, lighting, editing, graphics, and audio.
Political YouTube rewards production values — but not uniformly. A 'professional' look signals trustworthiness and seriousness, but it can also read as corporate or campaign-like (i.e. paid, not authentic). A raw/candid look signals authenticity but can lose viewers expecting polish. The sweet spot depends on the politician's brand and the specific video's purpose.
Professional
+0% views trend only · vs. averageDeliberately produced with broadcast-quality camera work, editing, and graphics. Reads as high-effort and corporate.
Real examples from the dataset
High
+0% views trend only · vs. averagePolished but not fully broadcast-grade. Good lighting, intentional framing, some editing.
A well-shot office speech with one cut and no b-roll
Basic
+0% views trend only · vs. averageStandard camera and editing without visible effort in production design.
A straightforward committee-room clip with default YouTube thumbnails
Raw
+0% views trend only · vs. averageUnedited or minimally edited footage. Can feel authentic or unpolished depending on context.
A single-take direct-to-camera response with no graphics
Amateur
+0% views trend only · vs. averageBelow-average production quality — shaky camera, poor audio, or minimal framing.