In the video, a person is seen holding a thermometer in their hand. The thermometer has a long metal rod with a circular wire wrapped around it. The person is using the thermometer to measure the temperature of a piece of meat that is placed on a red plate. The meat appears to be seasoned with salt and pepper. The person inserts the thermometer into the meat and waits for a few moments before removing it. They then check the temperature reading on the thermometer. The video is shot in a kitchen setting, and the focus is on the process of measuring the temperature of the meat.