Sprites like these: (from TouchFluffyTail's DJMAX Trilogy skin)

How would I go about designing my own lighting bursts? I'm looking to make my own custom animations for my WIP skin, but it doesn't look too simple. I have Blender and After Effects; which is more optimal for this task and how would I use them?
How would I go about designing my own lighting bursts? I'm looking to make my own custom animations for my WIP skin, but it doesn't look too simple. I have Blender and After Effects; which is more optimal for this task and how would I use them?
