In the video, a person is seen cutting an onion on a wooden cutting board. The person is using a knife to chop the onion into small pieces. The onion is white and appears to be fresh. The cutting board has some stains and marks from previous use. The person's hands are visible, and they are wearing a black shirt. The knife is silver and appears to be sharp as it cuts through the onion easily. The person is focused on the task and is cutting the onion with precision.