In the video, a person is seen using a tool to sharpen a pencil. The person holds the pencil in one hand and the tool in the other, and moves the tool along the length of the pencil to sharpen it. The person's hands are visible, and the background is a black surface with a pattern of small holes. The pencil appears to be a standard yellow pencil, and the tool used for sharpening is a green and black sharpener. The person's movements are steady and precise, indicating that they are experienced in using the tool.