In the video, a person is seen using a lathe to carve a piece of wood. The lathe is spinning the wood at a high speed, and the person is using a chisel to shape the wood. The person's hands are steady as they carefully carve the wood, creating a smooth and even surface. The wood is light brown in color, and the lathe is green. The person's focus is on the task at hand, and they are skilled in their craft.