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Logistics, working time & crew conditions · Working

Magic hour

Also called: golden hour

ELI5

The brief dawn or dusk period producing soft, low-angle natural light.

Used in conversation

“The plan for the magic hour needs to match the schedule and budget.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Magic hour” in production, set safety, stunts & practical effects conversations or materials.

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Sources & evidence · 4

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.