The video shows a close-up of a metal rod being dipped into a bucket of liquid. The rod is coated with a dark substance, and as it is dipped, the substance is spread evenly along the length of the rod. The bucket appears to be filled with a black or dark-colored liquid, and the rod is rotated to ensure an even coating. The video is shot in a well-lit environment, and the focus is on the rod and the bucket.