In the video, a person is seen using a tool to smooth out a ceiling. The ceiling is white and appears to be made of plaster or drywall. The person is using a trowel to spread the material evenly across the surface. The room is well-lit, with natural light coming in through a window with white blinds. The walls of the room are also white, and there is a white ceiling fan visible in the top right corner of the frame. The person's movements are steady and precise, indicating experience with this type of work.