In the video, a person is seen cutting up green olives on a black cutting board. The person uses a knife to slice the olives into smaller pieces and then places them into a clear glass bowl. The cutting board is placed on a wooden surface, and the person's hands are visible as they work. The olives are a vibrant green color, and the knife used is a small, sharp paring knife. The person's movements are precise and careful as they slice the olives.