In my second After Effects test, I found a tutorial on You Tube that was a simpler demonstration of how to create muzzle flash (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrMtV_Map60&index=6&list=WL). This was really helpful because it wasn't described in an over complicated way and it used tools that I didn't have to buy the package for.
Also, I was provided with an Adobe After Effects 'Cheat Sheet' and a couple of Adobe 'How to' tutorials. This allowed me to be a bit more efficient.
In order to create the muzzle flash, I again downloaded an image from Google Images. I imported the image into After Effects and applied it onto the clip. This brought the image up onto the source window on top of the clip. I then reversed the image and put it in to the exact place it was needed.
I then shortened the image clip and moved around on the timeline. The idea of this is to get the right time codes on the timeline.
Due to the fact there was three gun shots straight after each other, I had to copy the image another two times onto the timeline to accommodate for this. I then had to re arrange the images on the timeline to get the timing right.
I found this test successful and I am pleased with the outcome. The fact that there was already a small spark off the gun in the original clip helped because I had something to work around.
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