In the video, a person is seen holding a dial indicator and placing it on top of a blue rod. The person then adjusts the dial indicator to measure the diameter of the rod. The background shows a cluttered workshop with various tools and equipment. The person's hands are visible, and they appear to be wearing a blue shirt. The dial indicator has a white face with black markings, and the blue rod is cylindrical in shape. The workshop has a yellow spring and a red toolbox in the background.