With the integration of Barco’s latest projection technology "HDR by Barco" into the Theater Management System (TMS), OneCinema once again expands the technical compatibility of its system, enabling cinema operators to seamlessly incorporate the latest laser projection into their sound and vision workflows.
Dual-projection workflows can be complex across the industry, and OneCinema’s TMS helps simplify this process. In dual-projection systems, two projectors operate with their own media block. For a show to play correctly, content, playlists, and schedules must always be delivered to the appropriate server - depending on the manufacturer, sometimes only to the primary server, sometimes to the secondary, or to both.
The OneCinema TMS is capable of flexibly controlling which information is transmitted to which server. This foundation enabled a rapid implementation of the requirements for “HDR by Barco”. The integration of Barco’s technology into the OneCinema TMS was carried out via the communication interfaces provided by Barco, ensuring reliable data exchange. As a result, OneCinema customers benefit from the TMS’s high level of automation and reliability from day one, even when adopting newly introduced premium solutions.
An example of a successful implementation is Cineplex Münster, under the management of Ansgar and Anselm Esch. The premium concept “Ultimate.” is being continued at this location, and in the largest auditorium with a screen area of approximately 220 m², the new “HDR by Barco” solution has been deployed for the first time in October 2025. Since this introduction, the OneCinema TMS allows for central control of the two projectors and ensures fully synchronized playlists.
In daily cinema operations, the value of integrating "HDR by Barco" into the OneCinema TMS becomes clear. "Integration is essential for us, especially when working with dual projection systems. The automated distribution and monitoring of content on the synchronously playing servers are crucial for operational reliability. With OneCinema, we have a partner that works closely with the manufacturers, making the immediate integration of the new system possible. No one wants to go back to manual playlists – not even for a few days," Esch continued.
The integration of Barco's HDR technology demonstrates how closely the system and projection levels work together in the OneCinema ecosystem to make cinema operations more efficient and future-proof.