Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the Cosplay Cast! This episode was recorded live at Escape Velocity DC in front of a live audience. It's a little bit different than our usual episodes, which makes it that much more special. Thank you to those who were in attenance and those of you who are joining us here once again or for the first time. We are back with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans.

This week's episode will cover:1. The STEM of cosplay -- How Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math are related to cosplay. We share our experiences and backgrounds with STEM.2. Playing With Light, The Science of Photography and Editing -- Understanding how light works and some basic physics can make the difference in your photography.

People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode:

1. Amanda Hosler -- Level Epic Shaman with Turtle Mount costume, Blizzcon 2008 Cosplay Contest Winner (https://www.instagram.com/amandahosler/)2. Rainyia -- Mistress of Pain costume, Blizzcon 2009 Cosplay Contest Winner (https://www.instagram.com/rainyia/)3. Cosplay Py -- Grand Empress Shek'zeer, Blizzcon 2014 Cosplay Contest Winner (https://www.facebook.com/CosplayPy/)4. Arduino (https://www.arduino.cc/)5. Adafruit Industries (https://www.adafruit.com/)

Arduino Resources:1. Arduino Uno For Beginners (https://www.makerspaces.com/arduino-uno-tutorial-beginners/)2. Arduino Programming Language (https://playground.arduino.cc/uploads/Main/arduino_notebook_v1-1.pdf)3. Getting Started with Arduino (https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage)

Where can you find us on social media?Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_hamFB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/

Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/

Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokeliciousFB: www.facebook.com/lokesannaTwitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr