In the video, a person is seen using a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from a piece of dough. The person presses the cutter into the dough and then carefully lifts it up to reveal the star shape. The person repeats this process several times, cutting out multiple star shapes from the dough. The dough appears to be soft and pliable, and the star shapes are evenly cut and well-defined. The person's movements are precise and deliberate, indicating that they are experienced in this task. The video provides a clear and detailed view of the cookie-cutting process, from the initial pressing of the cutter to the final removal of the excess dough.