The video shows a person holding a smartphone and using the camera to take a picture of a stack of books on a table. The person's hands are visible, and they are using the phone's touch screen to adjust the camera settings. The phone is black, and the screen displays the camera interface with various icons and options. The stack of books is neatly arranged, and the table appears to be white. The lighting in the room is bright, and the overall color scheme of the video is neutral.