In the video, a person is shown chopping fresh basil leaves on a wooden cutting board. The person's hands are visible, and they are using a knife to chop the basil into small pieces. The basil leaves are bright green and appear to be fresh. The cutting board has a natural wood grain pattern, and there are no other objects visible in the frame. The person's hands are steady as they chop the basil, and the knife moves quickly through the leaves. The video is shot in close-up, focusing on the action of chopping.