We describe one setup employed for the recording of two types of holographic screens that can be used in white-light applications. We show how to obtain holographic screens with areas up to 1370 cm(2) and diffraction efficiency of 17%. We analyze the holographic screens in their relevant aspects as to focal lengths, theoretical approach, sizes, and diffraction efficiencies, specifying when each type is appropriate for particular applications. (C) 2009 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. [DOI: 10.1117/1.3231503]489