The video shows a close-up of a person's hands as they slice a white onion. The person is wearing gloves and is using a knife to cut the onion into thin slices. The onion is placed on a white cutting board, and the person is making precise cuts to create even slices. The knife is sharp, and the person's hands are steady as they slice through the onion. The onion has a layered structure, and the person is cutting through the layers to create thin slices. The video focuses on the action of slicing and the technique used by the person.