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Tattooing Portraits - Nikko Hurtado, Gnomon Workshop New Release |
 Nov 26 2008, 04:15 AM
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Just got my copy today and checked it out...... friggin' awesome!!!
Although he uses neuma machines he says he uses the same techniques with coil machines as well. Goes over everything from stencils to white highlights, including needle configs, inks, psi settings, and more. I'm too tired to write up a full review but will if I get time over the next couple of days. Highly recommended, although it ended up costing a pretty penny in AU dollars after the currency conversion!! 
-------------------- "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life."
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Nov 26 2008, 12:24 PM
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QUOTE (night0wl @ Nov 26 2008, 05:15 AM)  Just got my copy today and checked it out...... friggin' awesome!!! Although he uses neuma machines he says he uses the same techniques with coil machines as well. Goes over everything from stencils to white highlights, including needle configs, inks, psi settings, and more. I'm too tired to write up a full review but will if I get time over the next couple of days. Highly recommended, although it ended up costing a pretty penny in AU dollars after the currency conversion!! sounds interesting... will be happy to go through that review if you ever find time...  -------------------- remember to always be yourself! unless you suck.
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Nov 29 2008, 01:58 PM
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your reviews are always insightful, this one looks interesting if you get the time please share some more info.. I picked up devries book after reading your review on it and wasn't disappointed in it.
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Nov 29 2008, 02:38 PM
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Cheers for the info mate! I've been planning to buy this DVD, and will be for sure! Will be good as I use Pneumatic machines now! All up, how much was it with shipping? I'm in Australia as well.
-------------------- Glorious Dawn Upon The Plateau Of Might Now Burns!
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Nov 30 2008, 10:59 AM
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Stillbirth, It was $128US including shipping 2 weeks ago.... it ended up costing me just over $200 AU
The DVD goes for about 2 hours and shows the tattoo from start to finish in 'fast motion' as the actual tattoo took 7-8 hours. So I guess the speed is like 2.5 times actual speed. He shows how he makes his stencils (by hand). He talks alot about making your own choices when it comes to this style, and also making a decision and moving on, not dwelling over any particular section you are doing or have just done. Trust in what you see on your reference picture and block in shapes, even if a certain area looks strange after you have done it, once the tattoo is complete it will come together as long as you done the shapes the same as the reference. Position, value and colour choice are discussed and the camera shows his ink cap layout and dipping techniques during the tattoo which is pretty cool. Nikko doesn't go into tattooing technique like 'how to shade' as the DVD is meant for experienced artists. But he does tell you things like why he prefers a 5 liner over a side ways mag to tighten and line certain areas. He mentions that although he loves coil machines, he finds he can run the neuma's light and layer colours easier without messing up the skin. Although it is possible to set a coil machine up to run the same way. He is also experimenting with rotary machines with great results as they run similar to a neuma (according to Nikko). I do recommend this DVD for anyone into colour portrait tattooing. It seems a little steep in price but I guess if you compare it to Brandon Bond's DVD's it is just a little bit of petty cash LOL .... -------------------- "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life."
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Nov 30 2008, 12:32 PM
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Cheers for the info and I'll be getting this one for sure!
-------------------- Glorious Dawn Upon The Plateau Of Might Now Burns!
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Jan 10 2009, 07:52 AM
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QUOTE (night0wl @ Nov 30 2008, 10:59 AM) Stillbirth, It was $128US including shipping 2 weeks ago.... it ended up costing me just over $200 AU The DVD goes for about 2 hours and shows the tattoo from start to finish in 'fast motion' as the actual tattoo took 7-8 hours. So I guess the speed is like 2.5 times actual speed. He shows how he makes his stencils (by hand). He talks alot about making your own choices when it comes to this style, and also making a decision and moving on, not dwelling over any particular section you are doing or have just done. Trust in what you see on your reference picture and block in shapes, even if a certain area looks strange after you have done it, once the tattoo is complete it will come together as long as you done the shapes the same as the reference. Position, value and colour choice are discussed and the camera shows his ink cap layout and dipping techniques during the tattoo which is pretty cool. Nikko doesn't go into tattooing technique like 'how to shade' as the DVD is meant for experienced artists. But he does tell you things like why he prefers a 5 liner over a side ways mag to tighten and line certain areas. He mentions that although he loves coil machines, he finds he can run the neuma's light and layer colours easier without messing up the skin. Although it is possible to set a coil machine up to run the same way. He is also experimenting with rotary machines with great results as they run similar to a neuma (according to Nikko). I do recommend this DVD for anyone into colour portrait tattooing. It seems a little steep in price but I guess if you compare it to Brandon Bond's DVD's it is just a little bit of petty cash LOL .... Hey everyone, if you go to the Gnomoworkshop website, you can download the digital copy, no shipping no waiting. From the time I entered my credit card number to the time it was downloaded on my computer is about 30 mins. Cost is 99.00 usd. The file comes to you in Quiktime (mpeg4), converted file and burnt to dvd no problem. Now I can watch on my laptop or tv or Ipod. |
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Jan 10 2009, 08:09 AM
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I wonder how the other DVDs are
-------------------- Loneferret
___________________________________________________ *** The comments expressed in this reply are those of it's owner, and does not necessarily reflect opinions of the rest of the moderating team or other forum members. *** "Freedom is a right for all sentient beings..." I want to become a tattoo artist so I can shed this geek image people have of me... I swear that mans put more machines in kitchens than huck spaulding. |
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Jan 11 2009, 09:07 AM
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QUOTE (daveink2005 @ Jan 10 2009, 03:52 PM) Hey everyone, if you go to the Gnomoworkshop website, you can download the digital copy, no shipping no waiting. From the time I entered my credit card number to the time it was downloaded on my computer is about 30 mins. Cost is 99.00 usd. The file comes to you in Quiktime (mpeg4), converted file and burnt to dvd no problem. Now I can watch on my laptop or tv or Ipod. Doh!! i ordered this last week but wasnt sure if the downloaded version could be burnt to a dvd, arh well live and learn lol |
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Jan 11 2009, 09:20 AM
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Still no word on how the other tattoo DVDs are like? Will I need to take the plunge and be the first to purchase?
LOL -------------------- Loneferret
___________________________________________________ *** The comments expressed in this reply are those of it's owner, and does not necessarily reflect opinions of the rest of the moderating team or other forum members. *** "Freedom is a right for all sentient beings..." I want to become a tattoo artist so I can shed this geek image people have of me... I swear that mans put more machines in kitchens than huck spaulding. |
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Jan 11 2009, 09:30 AM
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But seriously, that digital download method. Is there a menu system, chapters etc?
Or is it just one long video file. -------------------- Loneferret
___________________________________________________ *** The comments expressed in this reply are those of it's owner, and does not necessarily reflect opinions of the rest of the moderating team or other forum members. *** "Freedom is a right for all sentient beings..." I want to become a tattoo artist so I can shed this geek image people have of me... I swear that mans put more machines in kitchens than huck spaulding. |
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Jan 11 2009, 09:50 AM
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Ok whos got the bootlegs?
 Just Kidding...Maybe...
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Jan 11 2009, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE (MickeyC @ Jan 11 2009, 10:50 AM) Ok whos got the bootlegs? Just Kidding...Maybe... i had the same thought |
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Jan 11 2009, 10:34 AM
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Ok enough about bootlegs, just PM me
ROFL -------------------- Loneferret
___________________________________________________ *** The comments expressed in this reply are those of it's owner, and does not necessarily reflect opinions of the rest of the moderating team or other forum members. *** "Freedom is a right for all sentient beings..." I want to become a tattoo artist so I can shed this geek image people have of me... I swear that mans put more machines in kitchens than huck spaulding. |
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Jan 11 2009, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE (mark101 @ Jan 11 2009, 12:32 PM) i had the same thought What can I say? Great Minds and all... |
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Jan 11 2009, 10:36 AM
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i do have one of the other dvds on the gnommon site but i cant remember which one
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Jan 11 2009, 10:39 AM
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Are they worth the the money vs content
The other ones are 49$USD... I wouldn't mind paying that but is it worth the watch... -------------------- Loneferret
___________________________________________________ *** The comments expressed in this reply are those of it's owner, and does not necessarily reflect opinions of the rest of the moderating team or other forum members. *** "Freedom is a right for all sentient beings..." I want to become a tattoo artist so I can shed this geek image people have of me... I swear that mans put more machines in kitchens than huck spaulding. |
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Jan 11 2009, 10:44 AM
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ummmmmmmmmmm
tbh it depends on how much you already know as a refresher they aint bad $50 worth hmmmmmm debatable the worst dvd i bought was a machine secrets one with micky sharpz in it what a pile of shit one of the best i ever managed to aquire is an old dvd of aaron cain machine building not the tattoo wars show but way before that |
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Jan 11 2009, 10:46 AM
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QUOTE (mark101 @ Jan 11 2009, 02:44 PM) old dvd of aaron cain machine building not the tattoo wars show but way before that 
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Jan 11 2009, 10:47 AM
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QUOTE (mark101 @ Jan 11 2009, 01:44 PM) ummmmmmmmmmm tbh it depends on how much you already know as a refresher they aint bad $50 worth hmmmmmm debatable the worst dvd i bought was a machine secrets one with micky sharpz in it what a pile of shit one of the best i ever managed to aquire is an old dvd of aaron cain machine building not the tattoo wars show but way before that Guess you're right. Everything is relative to one's own knowledge. Good point. Odds are, in my case, would be a good purchase (not the portrait but one of the other ones) -------------------- Loneferret
___________________________________________________ *** The comments expressed in this reply are those of it's owner, and does not necessarily reflect opinions of the rest of the moderating team or other forum members. *** "Freedom is a right for all sentient beings..." I want to become a tattoo artist so I can shed this geek image people have of me... I swear that mans put more machines in kitchens than huck spaulding. |
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