Abstract: A method and apparatus for recording on a photosensitive surface with enhanced vividness and proper perspective is disclosed. The invention is adaptable for use with any type of camera including a television camera and includes the disposition of an opaque mask located on the surface of the camera lens. The mask width is related to the degree of reduction of size of the chief object in a scene by the recording camera. Projection equipment then brings the image back up to life size. Proper perspective for viewing is achieved by determining the viewer's distance from the screen and placing the recording camera at that distance from chief object in scene to be photographed.

Abstract: A method for constructing structures to minimize the amount of fuel necessary to heat the structure during winter months as disclosed. The structure of this invention maximizes the heat obtainable from the earth at depths substantially below the frostline by providing a basement having a relatively thin floor of conducting or noninsulating material and walls with a maximum of reasonable insulation both in the basement level and in the living-level first floor of the structure. Grids are provided adjacent walls and below windows and doors at the first floor level whereby cold air within the house will drop to the basement. The external walls are of standard construction with maximum insulation to protect against heat loss from within the structure. The basement floor adjacent the walls may be insulated if desired.