Rendering Calligraphy Words with ‘Kasure’ Variations

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the rendering calligraphy words with kasure variations. In modem calligraphy, kasure is often used to give strokes life and strength, to make a dynamic and impressive appearance. The fact that the existing systems cannot represent this rendering effect is a big drawback that make their output be un-natural and limited to the most low level. Under this situation, Strasmmann's method is applied to calligraphy words. The purpose is to include reality and flexibility to computer generated calligraphy words. The calligraphy word rendering system enhances with more creative and exciting ways of generating your own calligraphy word. With this approach, several problems are sorted out. The chapter suggests a new outline font that is needed for providing the necessary information to the brush stroke rendering algorithm. It is also necessary to develop a flexible and efficient method of controlling kasure texture. Furthermore, an functional interface is most desired for supporting the operations of editing and rendering calligraphy word. The chapter presents the methods for solving these problems.