How would you make a shape, such as a gun flashing after a buellet is shot, and color it.

Pretty much by using any drawing package of your choice.

You can then subsequently apply the image in Video Paint through the use of the Macro tool. Remember though to apply your immage 'progressively'.


Good luck

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