The video shows a person peeling and chopping an onion. The person starts by peeling the outer layer of the onion and then proceeds to chop it into small pieces. The onion is placed on a wooden cutting board, and the person uses a knife to cut it. The video is shot from a top-down perspective, focusing on the person's hands and the onion. The person's hands are steady, and the knife moves quickly and efficiently to chop the onion. The lighting is bright, and the colors are vibrant, with the white of the onion contrasting against the brown of the cutting board.