In the video, a person is using a band saw to cut a piece of wood. The band saw is a circular saw with a long, thin blade that is continuously looped around two wheels. The person is holding the wood against the blade and moving it back and forth to make a precise cut. The band saw is placed on a table, and there is a ruler on the table to ensure the cut is straight. The person is wearing safety goggles and gloves to protect themselves from the sawdust and the sharp blade. The wood being cut is light-colored, and the blade of the band saw is silver and metallic. The person's movements are steady and controlled as they guide the wood through the blade.