In the video, a person is seen using a sanding block to smooth out a piece of wood. The person's hands are visible, and they are holding the sanding block with one hand and moving it back and forth over the wood with the other hand. The wood appears to be a light brown color, and the sanding block is yellow with black text on it. The person's movements are steady and deliberate, indicating that they are trying to achieve a smooth finish on the wood.