In theory no, but this is highly advisable. Renderings are a natural pre-step for architectural animations because they are still images where we can incorporate any adjustments to the design with relative ease. This helps you to verify the whole design before proceeding with the animation. It’s good to do this at the rendering stage as this type of revisions is pricier and takes more time if completed at the animation stage. In other words, proceeding with the animation without rendering first is possible although it could be a costly route if your design isn’t 100% finalized and isn’t something that we recommend. For an overview on the types of renderings that can be purchased alongside animations please visit our main page.