In the video, a person is using a tool to trim a branch from a tree. The tool appears to be a specialized pruning shear, which is used to cut the branch at a specific angle. The person is holding the tool with both hands and applying pressure to cut the branch. The background shows a pile of leaves and branches, indicating that the person is likely in a garden or park. The video is shot in daylight, and the person's movements are deliberate and precise. The focus of the video is on the action of cutting the branch, and the viewer can see the tool's sharp blade as it slices through the branch.