The video shows a person using a wood lathe to carve a piece of wood into a vase shape. The person is using a chisel to shape the wood, and the lathe is spinning the wood at a high speed. The person's hands are covered in wood shavings, indicating that they have been working on the piece for some time. The wood is light brown in color, and the vase shape is just beginning to take form. The person's movements are precise and controlled, suggesting that they are experienced in woodworking.