In the video, a person is seen cutting a cantaloupe in half with a knife. The cantaloupe is placed on a red cutting board, and the person's hand is visible as they hold the fruit steady while cutting. The knife is used to slice through the cantaloupe, and the person then proceeds to cut the cantaloupe into smaller pieces. The video focuses on the action of cutting the cantaloupe, with the person's hand and the knife being the main objects in the frame. The cantaloupe has a vibrant orange color and a textured surface with seeds visible in the center. The cutting board provides a contrasting background to the bright color of the cantaloupe.