In the video, a person is seen using a potato masher to mash potatoes in a pot. The person is wearing a gray shirt and is standing in front of a wooden cutting board. The pot is placed on the cutting board, and there is a white bowl filled with potatoes next to it. The person is using the potato masher to press down on the potatoes and mash them. The potato masher is made of metal and has a long handle. The person is using a back and forth motion to mash the potatoes. The video is shot from an overhead angle, and the person's face is not visible. The lighting in the room is bright, and the colors in the video are natural and muted.