sparkling Alpha based lights!!

[Mike Kujbida]

Take a look at the Radiance suite of plug-ins. Starburst and Glint look like they might do what you want.

[Rafi Bagramian]

Thanks, I looked at the site. It’s nice, but they’re only showing four Stars and it doesn’t say anything about being able to increase the number (without ending up with the same problem I

[Mike Kujbida]

Glint looks like it might do what you want.
Either way, there’s a 10 day trial so you can play with it.