In the video, a man is standing on a stage in front of a large red background with the letters "TED" on it. He is wearing a black jacket and a plaid shirt. The man is speaking to the audience and using his hands to emphasize his points. He appears to be giving a presentation or a speech. The stage is well-lit, and the man is the main focus of the video. The background is simple and does not distract from the speaker. The video seems to be taken from a live event, as there are no visible cuts or edits.