In the video, a person is seen cutting a piece of cardboard with a knife. The person is using a ruler to make straight cuts. The cardboard is placed on a wooden surface, and the person's hands are visible as they hold the knife and ruler. The person's nails are painted with a light-colored polish, and they are wearing a black and white patterned shirt. The knife is silver and appears to be a utility knife. The ruler is clear and has black markings. The cardboard is a light brown color and appears to be of standard thickness.