In the video, a person is using a tool to cut a piece of wood. The tool is a large metal blade with a sharp edge. The person is holding the blade with one hand and using the other hand to push the blade through the wood. The wood is a light brown color and appears to be a large block. The person is wearing a black shirt and is standing in a workshop environment. The video is shot from a close-up angle, focusing on the action of cutting the wood.