P.E.R.F.E.C.T. compositing

Andrew Kramer has a mnemonic to keep in mind: P.E.R.F.E.C.T. compositing. You can get the meat in his post and read the funny (for various reasons) comments...

• Perspective
• Esthetics (aesthetics, like Wotate)
• Randomize
• Feathering & light wrap
• Environment
• Color
• Timing

A mnemonic for After Effects transformation property shortcuts is PARTS (parts is parts). Even more quaint mnemonics for color include 'Roy G. Biv' and 'Buy RC cola & General Motors.'