It's not as precise as the "color infill" method. In the Chiayi area the "Chen" group of Eight Generals troupes were all directly taught by Tsai Lien. They are relatively unencumbered by traditional limitations, because according to the design of a face, they first apply blocks of white and then, going from light shades to dark, apply the other actual colors directly to the skin.
嘉義地區八家將系統的「振」字衍派，雖直接受教於蔡連，但較不受傳統限制，因此依著臉譜，先塗上白色色塊，再由淺入深、一塊塊分色填入的「填色法」，反而成為「振」字派系獨創且傳承衍派的重要技法。