In the video, a person is seen holding a piece of aluminum foil and placing it on a black lid. The foil is crumpled and the person is using their fingers to flatten it out. The lid has several other pieces of foil already placed on it, and the person is adding another piece to the collection. The background is not visible, and the focus is on the person's hand and the foil. The person's movements are deliberate and careful as they place the foil on the lid.