The video shows a close-up of a person's hands as they slice a piece of vanilla bean on a wooden cutting board. The person is using a large knife to cut the bean into smaller pieces. The vanilla bean is dark brown and has a smooth texture. The person's hands are steady as they slice through the bean, and the knife moves with precision. The cutting board is light brown and has visible grain patterns. The video is shot in a well-lit room, and the focus is on the person's hands and the vanilla bean.