Hiya Rich,
Im creating an asteroid also. I can use 3d max but want to learn cinema4d as it has good integration with ae and it seems faster and more dynamic. Ive downloaded a plug in called rockgen which comes with a texture but it has grass on it and Im not sure how to edit the texture in c4d, unless Id have to edit the main fils in psd. Im just gonna check out shapeshifter ae. How are you getting on?
s