In the video, a person is seen using a tool to cut through a piece of wood. The tool appears to be a handheld saw with a red handle. The person is making a straight cut through the wood, which is placed on a flat surface. The wood is light brown in color, and the saw is moving back and forth as it cuts through the wood. The person's hand is steady, and they seem to be experienced in using the tool. The background is not visible in the video, and the focus is solely on the cutting action.