Importing logos/graphics into sequences (Premiere Pro CS4)

What is the best file format to use when importing vector graphics in PP CS4?
EPS?  AI?
Also- what else should I consider when importing vector graphics?

Personally, I Place them in PS to do the Rasterization, and then Save_As .PSD, which fully supports Transparency. I also do 99% of my Scaling in PS too, as its Scaling algorithms are better than those in PrPro, and offer more control.
PrPro will have to Rasterize AI/EPS, and does not do a good job, as it is not an image editor.
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