The video shows a close-up of a person's hands as they mash potatoes with a potato masher. The potatoes are in a clear glass bowl, and the person is wearing a red and white striped shirt. The potatoes are white and appear to be seasoned with black pepper. The potato masher has a black handle and metal prongs. The person is pressing down on the potatoes and moving the masher back and forth to mash the potatoes.