On Realistic Ink Diffusion Synthesis for a Calligraphic Learning System
Author(s): Chung-Ming Wang, Jiunn-Shyan Lee, Ren-Jie Wang.
Article: International Journal of Computer Processing of Oriental Languages, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 105--118,
2003.
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Abstract:
Calligraphy has blossomed through a long history in the Orient and is appreciated
by many people. In this paper, we present an interactive system capable of
synthesizing realistic ink diffusion for calligraphic writing education. The system
provides two frames for potential users. The first frame presents the outline of a
Chinese character that is selected by the user, and a menu where a user can specify
parameters such as ink density and paper styles. Users initiate the practice of
calligraphic writing through the mouse movement along the skeleton of the character.
Once this has been completed, an ink diffusion effect based on the user’s mouse
movement is then synthesized and demonstrated in the second frame. We present
a physically-based model combined with fibrous paper structures to synthesize the
ink diffusion effect. The experiment results exhibit that this system adequately
enlightens and entertains both skillful students and naive novices. In conclusion,
by using our system users, new beginners will especially benefit from interactively
practising calligraphy as often as they want without feeling bored.