Visual Effects to Images

[IronCruz]

How can I give effects to image like giving lighting effect or a sword shining. Is there any software?

 

[IronCruz]

Please somebody reply. ITS URGENT!!

 

[celldweller1591]

u can try paint.net but i cant be sure, but i think Photoshop CS4 will do! GIMP is also a good option