I think a lens flare in Final Cut Pro sucks! Look at this:
http://homepage.mac.com/macosx_pics/.Pictures/flare(fcp).jpg
That is a lens flare in FCP.
Below is a lens flare in After Effects.
http://homepage.mac.com/macosx_pics/.Pictures/flare(ae).jpg
There's no comparison. The AE flare is much, much better. It looks like a real lens flare. I think Apple should re-tool there lens flare.
http://homepage.mac.com/macosx_pics/.Pictures/flare(fcp).jpg
That is a lens flare in FCP.
Below is a lens flare in After Effects.
http://homepage.mac.com/macosx_pics/.Pictures/flare(ae).jpg
There's no comparison. The AE flare is much, much better. It looks like a real lens flare. I think Apple should re-tool there lens flare.