In the video, a person is seen using a metal rod to heat a piece of metal in a furnace. The furnace is glowing red hot, indicating that the metal is being heated to a high temperature. The person is wearing protective gear, including gloves and a face shield, to ensure their safety while working with the hot metal. The metal rod is being inserted into the furnace and rotated to ensure even heating. The background is a workshop setting with various tools and equipment visible. The video provides a close-up view of the heating process, highlighting the intense heat and the careful handling required to work with such materials.