In the video, a person is seen using a piece of sandpaper to smooth out a wooden surface. The person's hand is visible, and they are moving the sandpaper back and forth over the wood to remove any rough spots or imperfections. The wood appears to be a light brown color, and the sandpaper is a darker shade of brown. The person's hand is steady, and they seem to be applying a consistent amount of pressure to ensure that the wood is evenly smoothed out.