In the video, a person is seen using a level to ensure that a piece of wood is flat. The person then uses a tool to shave off the top layer of the wood, creating a smooth surface. The video is shot in a workshop setting, and the person is wearing safety gloves while working. The wood appears to be a light-colored pine, and the level is orange with a black bubble. The tool used to shave the wood is a hand plane, which is a tool used to smooth the surface of wood. The person's movements are steady and precise, indicating experience and skill in woodworking.