SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Pictures, a leading provider of virtual training solutions, is revolutionizing construction machinery education through a groundbreaking partnership with RaonMeta, an innovative Metaverse platform company. The strategic partnership, signed on October 24, 2024, aims to deliver state-of-the-art construction equipment training in the metaverse, enabling certifications for operating heavy equipment such as excavators, forklifts, bulldozers, and cranes.
Set to launch in January 2025, the training program, powered by RaonMeta's Metademy platform, will offer immersive online certification accessible globally. Leveraging RaonSecure's Metaverse division, a specialist in digital authentication, the program incorporates national qualification certification processes, allowing users to train anytime, anywhere with just an internet connection. By eliminating the time and location constraints of traditional training methods, users can learn and earn certifications remotely, avoiding the high costs and logistical challenges of on-site training.
Jongmin Kim, CEO of Big Pictures, said: "Leveraging our expertise in 3D and VR content development, Big Pictures is transforming the way construction equipment training is delivered. Our VR-based solutions for excavators, forklifts, cranes, loaders, and more are helping people around the world achieve valuable certifications. This partnership with RaonMeta allows us to deliver this training in a more accessible and cost-effective way, making it easier for individuals to pursue a career in construction equipment operation. These VR training solutions are currently being used by over 80 clients worldwide".
Big Pictures has established partnerships with various educational institutions worldwide. Recently, the company collaborated with Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) and Ho Chi Minh University of Transport to launch pilot virtual construction equipment training programs. In 2025, the company plans to launch a localized VRCMS in Vietnam, combining VR simulators and metaverse training to broaden access to construction equipment careers.
In the past, obtaining construction equipment certifications required costly on-site training, which limited hands-on opportunities. Integrating VR technology into the training process has removed these barriers, providing an affordable and accessible solution for learners worldwide.
For more information on Big Pictures' innovative solutions, visit https://www.big-pictures.co.kr/en/index.html
About Big Pictures
Founded in 2016, Big Pictures Co., Ltd. specializes in 3D content and VR training simulators, focusing on construction equipment like forklifts, cranes, and loaders. The company partners with global educational institutions and industry leaders to deliver innovative, realistic training solutions, transforming traditional methodologies and bridging the gap between virtual and real-world learning.
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Big Pictures and RaonMeta Join Forces to Launch Metaverse Construction Machinery Training for Learners Worldwide
Five years on, the pioneering drama brand remains the benchmark for suspense
BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, announced this month the return of its acclaimed "Light On Theater," celebrating the fifth anniversary of this suspense-themed drama brand. Featuring seven new titles with star-studded casts and renowned production teams, the lineup is set to reinforce iQIYI's leadership in suspense storytelling and highlight the success of its genre-driven model.
The new slate follows the distinctive style of "Light On Theater" with gripping narratives and rich character development as a lens to explore the depth of human nature. Highlights include the drama "Low IQ Crime," which brings a fresh dark comedy element to the genre, and "Let Wind Goes By," which premiered on Dec. 26 and breaks new ground as one of the first suspense series set in Northwest China as it follows two generations of police officers entangled in a complex web of relationships. The lineup also features "A Life for a Life," a compelling prison drama exploring the dynamic between a detention officer and an escaped convict. Other anticipated titles include "Drifting Away," "Dead End," "Breaking the Shadows" and "Justifiable Defense."
Since its launch in 2020, "Light On Theater" has emerged as one of China's first and most influential drama brands, offering a curated collection of premium suspense series. The label's breakout hit "The Bad Kids" debuted that same year and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The series earned critical acclaim and dominated social media conversations, setting a new benchmark for Chinese suspense storytelling with its masterful pacing and nuanced exploration of social issues. This pioneering success has sparked a surge in high-quality suspense productions across the industry that continues today, helping establish suspense as one of the most sought-after genres in Chinese entertainment.
"Our dedication to premium suspense content has created an incredibly engaged viewer base, with high-quality productions driving strong user retention," says Ying DAI, iQIYI senior vice president and head of "Light On Theater." "We continuously innovate our content possibilities and boldly push the boundaries of storytelling within the genre, consistently surpassing audience expectations."
Building on the success of "Light On Theater," iQIYI has expanded its genre-based approach with "Love On Theater" for romance and "Laugh On Theater" for comedy series, both of which have been well-received by audiences. This year's launch of "Dajia Theater," meaning "master of literature," and "Weichen Theater," meaning "tiny dust," which focus on literary adaptations and innovative mini-series respectively, further demonstrates iQIYI's commitment to serving diverse audience preferences while maintaining premium production standards across genres.
Global recognition
"Light On Theater" has also gained overseas recognition for its premium content, becoming increasingly popular among global audiences in addition to traditional genres like fantasy period dramas.
Standout series "The Bad Kids" and "The Long Night" won consecutive awards at the Asia Contents Awards (ACA) of the Busan International Film Festival, while "Why Try to Change Me Now" marked a milestone last year as the first Chinese-language series to be selected for the Berlinale Series.
The strong reception in overseas markets demonstrates how iQIYI's meticulously crafted stories resonate with audiences through their universal themes of human nature. Notably, "The Bad Kids" was adapted into a local version in Japan in 2024, highlighting its widespread appeal.
CONTACT: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com
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iQIYI leads genre-specific storytelling with the return of its trend-setting 'Light On Theater,' featuring seven new suspense dramas
