In the video, a person is using a tool to carve a piece of wood. The person is holding the tool in their right hand and is using it to carve out a design on the wood. The wood is placed on a black surface, and the person's left hand is holding the wood in place. The design being carved out is not fully visible, but it appears to be a circular pattern. The person's movements are steady and precise, indicating that they are experienced in wood carving. The tool being used is a small, sharp instrument that is suitable for detailed work. The lighting in the video is bright, allowing for clear visibility of the carving process.