OneCinema, which develops cloud-based solutions for cinemas, has integrated Barco’s new “HDR By Barco” technology into its Theatre Management System (TMS), part of a suite of products from OneCinema that includes digital signage and monitoring and automation. With this integration, OneCinema enables cinema operators to seamlessly incorporate the latest laser projection into their sound and vision workflows.
OneCinema’s TMS helps simplify the oft-complex workflow required by a dual projection system, in which two projectors operate with their own media block. For a show to play correctly, content, playlists, and schedules must be delivered to the appropriate server—depending on the manufacturer, this can be the primary server, the secondary server, or both. OneCinema’s TMS is capable of flexibly controlling which information is transmitted to which server, enabling the rapid implementation of “HDR by Barco”. The integration of Barco’s technology into the OneCinema TMS was carried out via communication interfaces provided by Barco, ensuring reliable data exchange. As a result, OneCinema customers—a list that includes leading European chains like Kinepolis, Cineplex, and Blue Cinema, 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, which in October 2025 deployed “HDR by Barco” technology in its largest auditorium, branded “Ultimate.,” which boasts a screen area of approximately 220 square meters. “Our guests expect the best possible cinema experience in the Ultimate. halls, so it was important for us to be among the first movers and integrate Barco HDR. The exceptional added value is not only created by the projectors, but above all by the content graded specifically for HDR—because ‘Content is King’,” explains Anselm Esch.
“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.
The integration of Barco’s HDR technology demonstrates how closely the system and projection levels work side-by-side within the OneCinema ecosystem to make cinema operations more efficient and future-proof. “It is an excellent example of the level of reliability, time savings, and operational security that can be achieved when projection and TMS are perfectly aligned. We are proud to integrate next-generation technological advancements into everyday cinema operations and to make the preparation of screenings noticeably easier,” said Joachim Schmitt, founder and CEO of OneCinema.
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