In the video, a person is seen holding a black rope and a yellow rope. The person is demonstrating how to tie a knot by looping and twisting the ropes in a specific way. The background is a brown surface, and the person's hands are visible as they manipulate the ropes. The black rope is looped around the yellow rope, and the person is adjusting the position of the ropes to create a secure knot. The video is focused on the hands and the ropes, with no other objects or people visible in the frame.