Processing the RGB Images to Generate Mezzotint Plate and Simulate the Press

Abstract

The aim of the research presented here is to create an application that simulates the process of the mezzotint technique. It is a gravure printing technique that is time consuming, whole process is hand-made, and sharp metal tools are used. Such a process involves the creation of a plate that has a design on surface. Subsequently, the surface must be dyed and discolored to create shading. The last step is to squeeze the color on the paper. In our simulation process, we have achieved the following new results: we modeled the plate creation process using virtual tools, cleaning with a rag, printing, the diffusion, and drying process of the ink during the printing process.