Sports reporter thinks his iPhone calculator app is a light meter and gives out readings on air
Aug 30, 2017
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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It’s said that the truth is often stranger than fiction. I’m not entirely sure about that, although it can be far more hilarious. In this example of a man who’s confident in his words, we have a sports reporter talking about the light levels on the cricket field. It can become difficult see the red ball when it starts to get dark. So, light meters are often used to measure the light levels. If it’s below a certain amount, the game is called.
To illustrate his point, he pulls out his “light meter” to take a reading and show the viewer. Unfortunately, his “meter” was an iPhone running the calculator app. It showed a “reading” of 6.5, which indicated that it was getting rather dark.
After measuring one side of the field, he just had to be sure. So, he pointed his “meter” the other way, and measured again. Sure enough, 6.5. Several viewers have watched the show have commented that it was not a joke, as he was called out by a commentator in the studio later in the show.
I can’t believe that it wasn’t an attempt to be funny. I mean, it must have been. Even if one don’t know what a light meter looks like, surely they’d be able to recognise a calculator? If it was a genuine screw up, though, oh boy. I think Sky Sport New Zealand need to find some new reporters.
[via FStoppers]
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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9 responses to “Sports reporter thinks his iPhone calculator app is a light meter and gives out readings on air”
Why is the reporter dressed like it winter with gloves and a hat? :) Guy behind him sporting shorts and a rain jacket lmao…
Because he’s a flail …
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I love how scientific he’s looking while taking “measurements” lol
This is what happens when media outlets combine writing reporters and image reporters. To save $$$ media are letting photojournalists go and doing a one man band approach with these results.
It’s only 6.5 out, you don’t need that hat or gloves.
I think that’s the brain cell count!
It’s a hoax – a joke. The cricket ground is the Basin Reserve, Wellington New Zealand. I live up the road. It’s one of the oldest grounds used for International cricket matches outside England. The weather in Wellington can often be less than ideal for playing cricket, which is why the reporter looks like he is rugged up for a journey to the Antarctic. Sky Television often play practical jokes on viewers in an effort to provide some entertainment during breaks in the game. In 2006, an ‘interview’ conducted by Sky presenter Mark Richardson with NZ caption Stephen Fleming gained notoriety – again it was a joke staged between two former team mates. View it here : https://youtu.be/GNxTRzsY7TM
Well, the dude owns an iphone, what else could we expect from him :D