The video shows a person's hands holding a red onion and cutting it with a knife. The person starts by cutting the onion in half and then proceeds to slice it into thin pieces. The onion is placed on a white cutting board, and the person's hands are visible throughout the video. The knife used is a silver kitchen knife with a black handle. The person's nails are painted with a clear polish, and they are wearing a silver ring on their left hand. The red onion has a purple outer layer and a white inner layer with rings. The video is shot in a well-lit room, and the background is blurred, focusing the viewer's attention on the onion cutting process.