Please explain the use of Ps by non-photographers in conjunction with Ai

I would say it comes down to what the user is more familiar with. Some are more comfortable using photoshop and would rather import AI files into photoshop, especially since they are preserved in a smart object. Meaning double clicking the icon in the layer opens the original in illustrator.

Some techniques are easier to do in photoshop as is some are easier in illustrator.

One use of that AI to PS workflow is for Images, that will be used in Video (my common need now). Video is Raster, and while PrPro can Import AI, it's Rasterization is not up to PS's. I also usually have multi-Layered PSD's, and just want to add an element from AI.

Hunt

I am just the opposite of Station_Two, in that I use PS about 90:10 vs AI. As PS's Vector capabilities have improved, I rely on PS, when AI is the better program, but I am less familiar with it, and what is second-nature in PS, needs a bit of my "thinking" to do in AI.

I am the same with Premiere Pro and After Effects - I go to PrPro for much work, that is probably better done in AE, just due to my "comfort zone."

I would be better off, if I forced myself to grab AI, or AE more often, but "old dogs... "

Hunt

Sorry. I mis-read your use of the two programs. Thank you for that clarification. I see what you are referring too more clearly.

Appreciated,

Hunt