In the video, a person is seen cutting a potato into small pieces on a wooden cutting board. The person is using a large knife and is cutting the potato into small, even pieces. The cutting board is placed on a table, and the person's hands are visible as they hold the potato and knife. The potato is white, and the knife has a silver blade and a black handle. The person's hands are steady as they cut the potato, and the pieces are uniform in size.