The video shows a person's hands holding a bunch of basil leaves and then placing them on a wooden cutting board. The person then uses a knife to chop the basil into small pieces. The video is shot from a top-down perspective, and the focus is on the hands, knife, and basil leaves. The basil leaves are bright green and appear fresh. The knife is silver and has a sharp blade. The wooden cutting board has a natural wood color and grain pattern. The person's hands are steady as they chop the basil, and the knife moves quickly through the leaves.