Simple solution....never use lens-flares.

Most of them will hit the cutting room floor here....

render it on a black layer, set layer to screen

If you're subtle, you can use them to add a bit of realism to a pic:
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=8&SkinID=15301

Problem with most people who use them are that they hit the button that says 'in your face', when adding one.

- create the lensflare on a black layer
- go to the channels-palette
- command-click on the red channel to load it as a ion
- shift + command-click on the green channel
- shift + command-click on the blue channel

you've now added r+g+b

- create a layer-mask (it should use the ion)
- apply the layer-mask (by throwing it away)
- choose Layer/Matting/Remove Black Matte.

[- set the layer to screen.]

this gives exactly the same effect as Photoshop would.

And like I said, to change color use your Adjustments.

PixelCargo, Tiggz is right. Create a new layer above your picture, fill it with black and set the blending mode to screen. That way you can put your flare anywhere and do it in whatever color you want and the black doesn't show up.

sveeeet.
Il try that PoulanZ.
Although good news for the admins i am not using lensflares for skins im using it for coop.

found this today , pretty cool photoshop tutorials.
http://www.bluesfear.com/tutorials.php