I created a couple of “suns” in this short animation I created. Granted, they’re not the most realistic looking things.. but they got the job done in this case.
I just created a white blog (white solid layer with a round mask, feathered) and trapcode shine. I animated shine to create the animated sunbeams. I then ADDed it to the scene, I think…
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidonabus/2921742661/
David