The video shows a person peeling and cutting a root vegetable, which appears to be a sweet potato, on a wooden cutting board. The person uses a knife to peel the skin off the vegetable and then proceeds to cut it into small pieces. The cutting board is placed on a wooden surface, and the person's hands are visible as they perform the task. The vegetable has a purple skin and a white interior. The knife used for cutting is a small paring knife. The person's movements are deliberate and careful as they peel and cut the vegetable.