Use vectors for the grid. You'll save yourself loads of storage and render time if you can use them. You'll need to check the continuously rasterize button in After effects to have them properly load. (It's a black sun looking shape) You'll have a much better time with the Camera if you use the Orbit/Track tool. Hit the C key and a ring show show up, this will let you orbit around the scene, hit it again and a crosshair icon shows up, this lets you track on the XY axis', hit it again to track forward and backward. It probably won't help your render but will help your creation process. You'll need to add keyframes on both the position and point of interest parameters of the camera. Good luck.
Jeff McBride
Motion Graphic Designer/Editor
LimeGreen
Chicago, ILwww.limegreenproductions.com
