The video shows a close-up of a potato being mashed in a metal bowl. The potato is cut into small cubes and is being mashed with a potato masher. The masher is black and appears to be made of plastic. The potato is being mashed vigorously, and the masher is being pushed down into the potato to ensure that it is mashed evenly. The metal bowl is shiny and reflects the light. The potato is yellowish in color, and the masher is black. The video is shot from above the bowl, giving a clear view of the mashing process.