The video shows a person using a metal file to smooth out a piece of wood. The person is wearing a black glove on one hand and is holding the file in the other hand. The wood is clamped down to a workbench, and the person is moving the file back and forth along the surface of the wood. The person's movements are steady and deliberate, indicating that they are experienced in this task. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a workshop or garage setting. The lighting is bright, and the focus is on the person's hands and the piece of wood.