In the video, a person is seen using a small tool to scrape off a layer of old varnish from a wooden surface. The person's hand is visible, and they are wearing a ring on their finger. The wooden surface appears to be a table or a similar piece of furniture, and the varnish is a light brown color. The person is methodically scraping off the varnish, revealing the darker wood underneath. The video is shot in close-up, focusing on the action of scraping and the transformation of the wood's appearance.