How to Choose a Wedding Videographer?

How to Choose a Wedding Videographer? Why bother reading an article on How to Choose a Wedding Videographer? After all, you just look at his (or her) footage and size up their personality, fees and plans, then make your choice, right? Right. And that's how the majority of weddings get ruined - or at least have the "Fun Meter" turned way, way down! That's right, four out of five weddings are ruined by the wedding Videographer. So, if you don't want your wedding Videographer ruining your wedding, read on..

Wedding Videographer Styles of Operation There is a time for posed, formal videofooatge - at your photo session. Often there are two photo sessions, one held before the ceremony, with guys and gals kept separate, and one held after the ceremony. In my opinion, a wedding Videographer should be told that this is the only chance to get posed footage and that he must be good enough to capture all other footage as though he were a professional event Videographer - oh wait, he IS (supposed to be) a professional event Videographer. Event Videographers and photographers are supposed to be able to unobtrusively record an event without interrupting it to stage and pose for footage, etc.

Puppeteers Unfortunately, most brides are unaware of this little fact. After all, she only has to choose a wedding Videographer once in her life (hopefully). So what happens when she hires a wedding Videographer who cannot shoot like an event Videographer? One who thinks he must be in charge of everything and that every shot must be posed in order to get a smooth and easy montage. I'm glad you asked, because now we're getting to the whole purpose of this article. These guys act like puppeteers with you and your groom as the puppets. You are never left alone to enjoy your day. There will be no casual footage of you and your groom, friends and family having a great time, partly because all footage will be staged and partly because the wedding Videographers will make it difficult for people to have a great time.

It begins while the bride and bridesmaids are getting ready. Some Videographers will come into the room and stay out of the way and quietly get some casual shots, then ask for a few posed shots, then leave. Those are the pros. Unfortunately, most are not pros and will hover over the bride and bridesmaids, constantly harassing them for posed shots, so that the bride and her friends can hardly find any time to chat freely and enjoy the moment.

The Wedding Ceremony During the ceremony, a time that should have reverence, a time that should belong to you and your groom, I see these wedding Videographers continually turning their video lights on and off and walking back and forth in front of guests. They seem to be doing a much better job of distracting your guests than of getting good shots. A professional wedding / event Videographer should be able to cover this from a tripod further back in the room, using a telephoto lens and without lights. He should not be moving about and distracting people. The purpose and focus of a wedding ceremony should be you, your groom and your guests - not a wedding Videographer (and not a wedding photographer either).

Photo Session I've seen after-ceremony photo sessions run two hours and longer. By that time, guests at the reception had grown tired of waiting and had begun leaving. This is not the way you want your wedding remembered! A real "pro" Videographer will extend the photo session less than 10 minutes to get some special video footage.

Reception This is where it really gets bad! Wedding Videographers know they need good shots of the main events - grand entrance; first dances; cake-cutting; toasts; bouquet toss; garter toss; etc. A true professional wedding Videographer will get these shots "casual style" by staying out of the way, yet close enough to get the shots. You, your groom and guests will see he is there and there will be camera lights, but he won't be really distracting or obtrusive.

However, the majority I've seen are not pros and they have no confidence in their ability to get these shots without staging them. They will not let you and your groom enjoy things like cake-cutting and toasts without trying to manipulate you both as though you were puppets. Imagine going through your reception while constantly being told what to do by the wedding Videographer! This isn't a "wedding reception", this is a "modeling session"!

I am constantly amazed at the way brides and grooms meekly allow this to happen, then rail angrily about it afterward. Sure, you'll get your video - but will you and your groom really look happy?

These wedding Videographers will hover over you so closely that your guests probably won't get a very good view of the major reception events. Your wedding photographers will have to be magicians or use three or four cameras throughout your reception in order to have any chance of getting some shots that don't include your wedding Videographer.

But the real "pros" can get great shots without manipulating you through all your events and without unduly distracting your guests. Don't take chances - demand that your wedding Videographers and photographers work from a twelve to fifteen foot radius, allowing you some breathing room and your guests some viewing room.

How Does Your Wedding Videographer Dress? I am constantly amazed at the way many wedding Videographers come dressed for weddings. A true professional will wear all black for most weddings, so that he is unobtrusive and so that he is not mistaken for a guest. He may wear light tan at a beach wedding, for the same reasons. Another consideration is that your family and guests will be taking photos and a wedding Videographer dressed in loud colors or black and white polka-dots will be quite distracting in these photos.

How is Your Wedding Photographer Being Paid? Most wedding photography plans are structured so that the more photos they have that you want, the more money they make. I've been told more than once that many wedding Videographers consider the wedding videographer as their competition. If the wedding video doesn't come out well, then the photos are the only remembrance products the bride can choose from and the Videographer will sell more photos. However, their thinking goes, if the wedding video comes out great, then the bride may not want to buy more wedding photos.

This is why many wedding Videographers purposely get in front of the video cameras at every opportunity. I know this sounds incredible, but I have footage of photographers aggressively getting in front of video cameras. I have many times seen footage from an unmanned video camera where a photographer is standing to one side, looks over his shoulder to see just where the video camera is, then repositions himself to block its view better!

Most wedding videographers plans are flat fees that change only if the hours change. But saying that, most professional photographers understand that videographers and photographers are here to do whatever we can to please our client - the bride and groom, and therefore we extend every courtesy to the photographers.

SUMMARY - What Should You Do? Sit down with several wedding Videographers that you've pre-screened and discuss this article and your feelings about it, with them. Listen closely to what they say and how they say it. It takes training and experience to cover an event like a wedding, and get great shots while being unobtrusive. In short, it takes a 'pro'.

Unfortunately, both the wedding photography and wedding videography fields are full of amateurs, hobbyists and even experienced people who have been doing things wrong for years. Finding a real 'pro' is not an easy task. You will have to invest some time and effort, but it will pay off tremendously!

Remember - this is supposed to be YOUR DAY, not the Videographer's day! More than anything else, your choice of a wedding Videographer will determine how YOUR DAY turns out. "How to Choose a Wedding Videographer" may be the most important reading you do before your wedding.

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A leggyakoribb fűtési rendszerek

Magyarországon a leggyakoribb fűtési rendszerek a következők: gázcirkó és gázkazán, szilárd tüzelésű kazán, napelemes fűtés, infrafűtés, és a hőszivattyú. Elektromos kazán lakossági felhasználásban nincs.

A gázcirkó olyan fűtési típus, aminél egy központi kazán termeli a hőt. Tartozik hozzá egy keringető rendszer, amikhez a csöveket és a hőleadó egységeket kötik. Ez a berendezés a csövekben körbe-körbe forgatja a meleg vizet, így a kazánban felvett hőmennyiséget máshol adja le a folyadék. Manapság, új építésű fűtési rendszerek esetében már csak kondenzációs gázkazán építhető be, ami az égéstermék egy részéből vissza tudja nyerni a hőt.

A szilárd tüzelésű kazánok leginkább olyan helyeken elterjedtek, ahol nincs kiépítve gázhálózat. Szinte bármilyen tüzelőanyaggal használhatók: fa, brikett, szén vagy hasonlók. Modern változatuk a faelgázosító kazán. Ennek a kazántípusnak két külön égéstere van. Az egyikben történik a faanyag tökéletlen égése, a másikban pedig a szénmonoxidot és szénhidrogéneket tartalmazó füstgáz hasznosítása. A vegyes tüzelésű kazánokban szilárd tüzelőanyaggal vagy gázzal is lehet fűteni.

A napelemekkel való fűtés az egyik legmodernebb megoldás. Itt el kell, hogy mondjuk, hogy a felhős és hidegebb időszakokban nem mindig elegendő az általa megtermelt energia. Az viszont elég vonzó, hogy hosszútávon visszahozhatja az árát a fűtési költség nullázásával

Az infrafűtés olyan fűtési technológia, ahol az elektromos áramból infravörös tartományba tartozó hőhullám készül. A szétterjedő hullám felmelegíti a tárgyakat. Eléggé hasonlít a napsugár melegéhez. Kétféleképp lehet alkalmazni. Vagy fűtőpaneleket helyezünk el a mennyezeten vagy falakon, melyek az adott helyiséget melegítik. Vagy pedig a padlóba építhető be, amivel padlófűtést hozunk létre.

A hőszivattyúval ellátott fűtési rendszer a természetben begyűjtött hőt juttatja be az épületbe. Speciális gázzal működik úgy, hogy azt összenyomja és elpárologtatja. Többféle típusa létezik. A szállított hőmennyiség származhat levegő, víz vagy más közeg közé helyezett csövekből.

A korszerű fűtési rendszerek nagy előnye abszolút abban mutatkozik meg, hogy a használat során komoly költségcsökkentést tudunk véghez vinni. Több megoldás áll rendelkezésre, és még a legolcsóbbnak a kiépítése is komolyabb összeget jelent. Ezért tényleg fontos alaposan megfontolni, hogy melyik számunkra a legjobb megoldás.

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Designing Custom Dinnerware Pattern

Designing Custom Dinnerware Pattern

The handmade plates are always a symbol of beauty when they are made from sturdy and solid ceramic. Most handmade plates are available with an 8¡± diameter which is ordered to be printed with a unique method which makes sure there is a vibrant and crisp permanent finish. Specialized for being used as ornament or serving plates, our custom dinnerware has classic designs having a small shallow depression and a wide lip.

Displaying these plates is a doddle since they are accompanied with back folding plastic stands. Your artwork colors are well depicted using their glory, definition and boldness. Front of your plate is where designs are printed while the back remains clear and neutral which is a perfect contrast. The ones made with ceramic have small stand shallow depression, durable high quality, hard wearing, and a vibrant print.

How Plate Printing Works

Your design is the main factor. After being uploaded on the manufacturer¡¯s interface, then they begin the production process. Specialists experienced to print custom dinnerware will always ensure the designs are of high quality, and in a long lasting print. The technology has brought printing method which will maintain your artwork for a long period, provided instructions on care are followed. The base tone being brilliantly white, they make color to be pretty beautiful and vibrant.

Care Instructions

The custom dinnerware is always robust and sturdy, but they should be taken care to make them perfect. You should not use these plates in dishing up meals which need cutlery usage, since persistent scratching may deflect and affect the printed beauty. If this dinnerware is used for food, then it will be better if you maintain them to be serving dishes, for meals like bread, cheese, crackers, among various nice nibbles. You are supposed to hand-wash those plates so that you may preserve their print since they are not safe when washed with a dishwasher.

Design Tips

For the one who has needed getting the perfect design of dishes set, he knows exactly the way the process can frustrate. If you are not getting the dinnerware which meets your taste and requirement, you need to try and design a custom dinnerware duty of your own. You will not only get the dinnerware set but also you will become creative.

The designs you make are edge printed in a stunning HD quality. Due to these, you will get a large surface where you can print on. There is a single statement design which can jump off the plates. There are also several images you may decide on with typography on top too to get a unique finish. 

Below are the materials you can use when designing custom dinnerware:

? Porcelain paint marker, are the ceramic markers.

? Plain white dishes.

? Bowls.

? Teacups and mugs.

? An oven.

? A porcelain pen.

? Plain-white dishware.

Porcelain markers paint designed specifically for dinnerware and porcelain. The pens are available in the store of arts and crafts. You can buy them as a single or in a package.

Reinventing Your Custom dinnerware

When designing your dinnerware, you are free to use whichever criteria that may be interesting to you and brings a perfect design. Allow yourself space to do what you like since it will be satisfying and easy just like when you rearrange home furniture. Some of the things you can do during designing may be:

1. Eclectic Dinner Party

You can be thoughtful in mixing and matching your electric dinnerware collections to control chaos. You only need to have a color scheme that you will establish, shich allows styles, patterns, and shapes mishmash in your table.

2. Painted Coffee Mug

You should select the mug you love, tape the mug portion that you need to remain clear, then liberally paint the other side. You can use ceramic food-safe paint even if it is painted outside the mug.

3. Silverware for yourself

If you have mismatched flatware, break the spray paint then instantly boost your cutlery which may spark great ideas. You can try the idea on your casual flatware which is used in entertainment or second home.

4. Stencil Plate 

You can decide to turn a plate to the canvas to get the expression. You only need paint, stencil and an old, good sharpie. Permanent marker makes the designs durable even when washed using dishwashers.

5. Forks 

You can provide your flatware big-time bling only with some spray adhesives. You, however, need to hand-wash them to preserve the fabulous decorations.

6. Simple Place Setting

Mostly the things that strike most are just simple. You can make the custom dinnerware design you want only with dishwasher-safe paint ceramic and the fine-tipped paintbrush. If you are not familiar with a paintbrush, use ceramic paint pen since it functions equally the same.

7. Cake Stands

When you assemble the parts to a cake plate, is the best way of using them in new configurations. 

Designing dinnerware for yourself is the best idea that brings something that you want and can make you more creative. Or, if you don¡¯t have enough time to design for you own and you need the numerous special custom dinnerwares immediately, finding a good custom dinnerware wholesaler is a wise choice.

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Ако искате качествено спално бельо и не знаете точно от къде да поръчате

Ако искате качествено спално бельо и не знаете точно от къде да поръчате

Ако искате качествено спално бельо и не знаете точно от къде да поръчате, ние сме тук да помогнем с избора Ви. В последните години българският пазар се напълни с много онлайн предложения за спално бельо и всички изглеждат добре. Как да направим правилния избор? На какво да обърнем Внимание? Ето няколко практични и полезни съвети при избор на спално бельо за дома Ви:

- Първо изберете материята. Има голям избор от материи, коя от коя по хубави и всяка със своите предимства. Като започнем от микрофибър и завършим с коприна по ценова скала. Спалното бельо от памук е винаги добър и разумен избор, защото памукът е с много достойнства и ще ви служи дълго при правилна поддръжка. Разбира се и памукът е с различно качество и начин на производство. Тук има спално бельо от памук Хасе или по-често срещан като спално бельо 100% памук - той е най-евтиния вариант като изключим смесите от памук - полиестер. Следва спално бельо ранфорс, което е по-качествено и с по-гъстотъкан памук. То е малко по скъпо, но много меко и качествено на допир и усещане. След това се нареждат спално бельо памучен сатен. То е още по гъстотъкано и още по-меко. Обикновено е с от 87 до 300 нишки на квадратен сантиметър. Допълнително е обработено по химичен път за по-голяма мекота. Този вид спално бельо се води луксозно спално бельо, както и моделите от бамбук, спално бельо от модал, спално бельо от фланел, който е пак памук, но по-дебел и подходящ за зимата. От всички модели най-балансиран като качество и цена е Ранфорс. Препоръчваме на клиентите си моделите Ранфорс или Памучен Сатен, ако желаят повече лукс и разполагат с по-големи финансови възможности.

- Следва изборът на размер. Тук трябва да обърнем внимание на размерите на матрака като долния чаршаф трябва да е с по 20-30 см по-голям от матрака, а плика за завивката с около 5-10 см по-голям от самата завивка.

- Следва и избора на цвят. Тук трябва да обърнем Внимание, че всеки цвят действа по различен начин на настроението и подсъзнанието. Препоръчваме светли и меки тонове, които действат оспокояващо и релаксиращо. Ако все пак искате нещо по-страстно и активиращо може да се насочите към по-горещи и наситени цветове. При нас ще откриете само качествено спално бельо от реномирани марки, но също така имаме и детско спално бельо, бебешко спално бельо, олекотени завивки, хавлии, халати за баня, шалтета и отделя. Приятно пазаруване от най-добрият онлайн магазин за домашен текстил. 

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One Stop Shop for Social Media and Video Production, Travis Believes is Helping People Revolutionize their Social Media Influence

One Stop Shop for Social Media and Video Production, Travis Believes is Helping People Revolutionize their Social Media Influence.

A positive attitude and optimism are the two keys to Travis Believes’ success. His company, InnerLight, has become a massive success due to this positive outlook in life. InnerLight Media has afforded some of the biggest names in social media influence billions of views, millions of followers, and a digital presence that has garnered the attention of leaders around the world. Find out more below.

To make things quite clear, Believes outlines the motivation behind his drive plainly and simply on his company website: “Our mission is to impact the world through positivity because we believe all change requires inspiration first.” More than just another copy-and-paste marketing manager who rides the waves of social media trends, Believes sets out to establish his work as a storm surge, changing the landscape altogether through enthusiasm and motivation. As evidenced in the comprehensive material he has created for notable individuals such as Tom Bilyeu, Jay Shetty, Lewis Howes, Prince Ea and more, his uplifting and affirming products are something followers can get behind and feel good about. A stark comparison to some of the mindless drivel cranked out by apathetic and downright nihilistic content creators, Believes brand produces something the world really needs right now, and it shows in his success.

Positivity may be a secret ingredient to Believes prosperity, but it is not the only one. The CEO understands what it is that the masses crave most in an era dominated by corporate cacophony crammed in everyone’s faces: integrity. The company’s motto “Knowledge is the New Entertainment, Integrity is the New Currency” proves itself through every genuine production for which it’s mastermind is responsible. By taking the time to truly respect and understand the audience of his clients, Believes is able to produce social media communications that not only register but resonate with those at whom his content is aimed. This leads to deeper-seated and longer-lasting brand-client relationships. People today have a much keener nose for incenserity, and Believes will have none of that on his watch.

Believes company is enjoying hard earned success for another crucial reason: he takes clients all the way from start to finish. A four step process, strategizing, development, launch and reporting, InnerLight’s action plan makes absolutely certain that the job gets done, and done correctly. The incredibly hands-on approach and tailored fit utilizes experts in the field arranged by Believes himself, to ensure that every client is bestowed with the content that not only agrees with their audience, it keeps them coming back for more.

InnerLight Media has afforded some of the biggest names in social media influence billions of views, millions of followers, and a digital presence that has garnered the attention of leaders around the world. The one-stop-shop for social media management, viral video production, and guidance in the realm of monetization of audience interaction has already proven itself a formidable player in the ever-changing, rapidly-expanding world of electronic communication. Travis Believes continues to sharpen his skills, working diligently daily to review every platform update, tweak every manipulation of complex and fluid algorithms, and come up with creative new ways to spread the positivity for which his brand is known.

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Make the Most of Open Enrollment in 2021

Open Enrollment for the 2021 insurance period is set to begin on November 1st, and while many people view as a chore, it’s worth taking the time to understand the process and weigh your options. Spending even just a few minutes doing some research can save you money and grant you access better healthcare by ensuring that you are taking advantage of all the opportunities that Open Enrollment brings.

Take Control of Your Health Insurance

While it’s true that most states no longer have a tax penalty under the individual mandate for those who lack health insurance, the benefits of having a policy make it a wise decision for most people. Health insurance gives you peace of mind that you and your loved ones will be well taken care of in the event of a medical emergency.

Open Enrollment is your chance to take control of your health insurance, during which you can:

    Change your existing policy, which might help save you money

    Access new or more suitable healthcare providers

    Add or change who is included on your policy

What Is Open Enrollment 2021?

Health insurance can be a confusing and complex topic. Navigating the options, parts, co-pays and networks associated with different providers can sometimes seem insurmountable.

That’s why TrueCoverage offers extensive health insurance advice to help people find the best plan for their needs. The Open Enrollment period is the perfect time for you to make use of that advice and take out a new policy for the 2021 plan year.

Quick Facts

    Open Enrollment runs from Sunday November 1 – Tuesday December 15 2020.

    Coverage starts January 1, 2021.

    Price previews for Marketplace plans will be available just before Open Enrollment 2021 starts.

    Enrollment for 2020 is over, unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

    Existing plans will roll over unless a subscriber takes action.

What If I Have an Existing Plan?

A lot of people assume that the Open Enrollment period is just for people who do not have health insurance, but it can be a great time to revisit your existing plan as well.

If someone already has a health insurance policy, they can use the Open Enrollment period as a chance to review that policy, shop around, and switch to another plan or provider if their existing one no longer fits their needs.

Over the last year, a lot of insurance companies have changed their plans, and some have removed their policies from marketplaces or modified what they offer.

This means your existing plan may no longer be quite right for you.

Even if the plan is relatively unchanged, your family may have changed. You may have:

    A new job in a different area

    More or fewer people in your household

    A change in your health status, meaning more or fewer doctor’s visits than expected

    A need for a drug that is not on your insurer’s approved list

    A wish to use a specialist that’s not part of your current network

    Plans to start a family in the near future

    Plans for elective treatments

It’s always a good idea to think about your current circumstances, your future plans and whether your health insurance policy meets your needs.

While it is possible to change insurance provider at other times of the year, the annual Open Enrollment period is the easiest time of year to do it, and it’s the ideal time to get a good deal, too.

Are You Making the Most of Your Health Insurance?

In 2019, it is estimated that 92% of Americans had some form of health insurance, with private health insurance being more common than public insurance.

A lot of families shop for the cheapest health insurance that they can find. While this may be suitable if you’re very young, low risk and on a low income, it’s often better for folks to invest a little more in their coverage as they age and as their families grow.

Paying a slightly higher premium comes with perks — typically, you’ll pay a lot less over the course of the year for consultations, treatment and medications.

Take a look at what your health insurance offers currently. Are you taking full advantage of it? If your policy allows you to have regular physicals or other preventative and wellness care, have you been making use of those appointments?

When you’re considering a new policy, think about how often you need to see a medical professional. You can do this by:

    Working out your medical expenses for the previous year

    Considering your future care needs

        Do you have a chronic condition?

        Is your job high-risk?

    Thinking about the rest of your family and their future care needs

    Considering whether you have savings that would cover unexpected co-pays or expenses

Once you’ve worked out your likely healthcare expenditure for the year, talk to an expert and ask them to recommend a plan that will cover those needs.

Adding Family Members to Your Health Insurance

When you purchase a health insurance plan, you have the option of adding dependents.

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a child is classed as a dependent until the age of 26. This means it’s possible for you to keep an adult child on your health insurance even if they have moved out and are now married as long as they are still under 26 years of age.

You can include your own children, foster children or adopted children in your plan. If those children have siblings or children of their own, they can also be included in your plan.

Once a child turns 26, they will need to arrange their own care. Some medium-sized and large employers have an employer health insurance plan that is covered under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), which means the child can ask to have their policy extended for up to 36 months, but once that time period is up, they will need to find their own plan.

Children aren’t the only people who can be added as dependents on health insurance. You may also be able to add elderly relatives if you are responsible for caring for them. However, at age 65 those relatives will become eligible for Medicare.

Why Add People to Your Health Insurance?

Adding children or other relatives that are dependent upon you to your health insurance ensures that they have access to affordable healthcare and is often less expensive than having separate policies for each person.

There are tax exemptions associated with the number of dependents that a person claims, and spreading the out-of-pocket maximum across several people can reduce premiums, too. In the event that someone you care for needs to receive extensive medical care or requires a long course of medication, it can be helpful to have them on a shared policy.

At TrueCoverage, we have a variety of individual and family health insurance options, helping you to access the care you need in an affordable and easy to understand package, whether that’s for yourself or your whole family. If you’d like to take advantage of the Open Enrollment period for 2021 to change your coverage or take out a new package, browse our range of affordable medical insurance plans or contact us for a free, no obligation quote. We’re here to help you get the best value and peace of mind.

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KN95 Mask vs N95 Mask – Current FDA Guidelines Surrounding COVID-19 Pandemic

KN95 Mask vs N95 Mask – Current FDA Guidelines Surrounding COVID-19 Pandemic

Filtering respirator face piece masks are subject to various regulatory standards and compliance guidelines from around the world. These guidelines and standards specify the required physical properties, performance characteristics and functionality necessary for achieving a particular standard within a particular country. During emergency situations such as epidemics and pandemics, health authorities may authorize the use of certain foreign standards of face piece respirators such as N95, KN95, or FFP2 equivalent. This article will seek to identify and describe some of the most commonly available respirator standards around the world as well as provide a summary of the current regulatory framework under the FDA in the United States with respect to the 2019 novel coronavirus and associated COVID-19 pandemic. This article was last updated on May 7th, 2020.

The most common face-piece respirator standards from across the globe are as follows:

    N95/N99 – United States NIOSH

    FFP2/FFP3 – Europe CE EN 149:2001+A1:2009

    KN95 – China GB2626-2006

    Special 1st – Korea KMOEL – 2017-64

    P95 – Mexico NOM-116-2009

    P2/P3 – Australia AS/NZS 1716:2012

    DS/DL2/DL3 – Japan JMHLW-200

N95 Respirator Masks

In the United States, the most commonly available and well-known respirators are the N95 facepiece respirators which filter up to 95% of particles and create an air tight seal around the face. These type of respirator masks are not specifically regulated by the FDA, rather they are regulated by the CDC and NIOSH. The FDA may regulate an N95 mask if the manufacturer chooses to market the mask for a medical purpose, and in such case it would need an FDA clearance. However, on March 2, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA released guidance that certain NIOSH approved respirators not currently regulated by the FDA are cleared to be used in a healthcare setting by health care personnel during the emergency coronavirus outbreak (Source FDA https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-and-cdc-take-action-increase-access-respirators-including-n95s).

FFP2 Respirator Masks

FFP2 respirator masks are certified by the European Union to meet the standards of CE regulation EN 149:2001+A1:2009 for filtering up to 94% of particles. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, on March 28th, 2020, the FDA announced that certified European CE EN-149 FFP2 respirator masks are cleared for emergency use under certain conditions when there is a shortage of NIOSH approved N95 respirators: (Source FDA https://www.fda.gov/media/136403/download?from=singlemessage&isappinstalled=0 )

KN95 Respirator Masks

KN95 masks are regulated by the Chinese government under regulation GB2626-2006 and are rated to filter 95% of particles. In April of 2020, in order to help expand the availability of general use face masks for the general public and particulate filtering facepiece respirators for healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA issued guidance authorizing the use of KN95 masks as suitable NIOSH alternatives under certain emergency circumstances (Source:FDA https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/faqs-shortages-surgical-masks-and-gowns and FDA https://www.fda.gov/media/136449/download).

On May 7th of 2020, the FDA updated the April guidance and issued further guidance limiting the use of certain KN95 masks as suitable NIOSH alternatives in a healthcare setting (Source: FDA https://www.fda.gov/media/136664/download).

N95 Masks vs KN95 Masks vs FFP2

N95 and KN95 masks both filter up to 95% of particles and create an air tight seal around the face. Under the current US regulatory framework mentioned above, as of April 8th 2020, the FDA has authorized the emergency use of KN95 masks and  FFP2 masks where there is a shortage of NIOSH approved N95 masks (Source:FDA https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/faqs-shortages-surgical-masks-and-gowns and FDA https://www.fda.gov/media/136449/download).

On May 7th of 2020, the FDA updated the April guidance and issued further guidance limiting the use of certain KN95 masks as suitable NIOSH alternatives in a healthcare setting (Source: FDA https://www.fda.gov/media/136664/download).

Other differences between N95 masks vs KN95 masks are that KN95 masks often use the earloop method of wearing the respirator whereas the N95 masks use a two head-strap attachments, one that goes around the back of the head under the ears and another that goes on the top over the crown of the head above the ears. It really comes down to personal preference in terms of which one is more comfortable for the wearer as well as the level of safety and protection one feels is necessary given the particular activity being carried out.

Personally, I find that the KN95 is easier and faster to put on and take off whereas the N95 seems to fit much more snug and with a tighter and firmer fit. Further, I find that the N95 masks, due to the tightness of the seal, are slightly more uncomfortable to wear, but give a feeling of greater protection. Another factor to consider is that NIOSH approved N95 masks tend to be a little pricier than the KN95/FFP2 variants.

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