Can deposition clips be edited after trial designations have been exchanged?

Generally, no, not in the sense of altering content. Once deposition designations are exchanged between parties, the video clips tied to those designations are locked in based on what both sides agreed to or what the court ruled on. This protects the integrity of the testimony and prevents either side from selectively reshaping what a witness said.

That said, there's still technical work that happens after designations are finalized:

• Compiling the approved clips into a single, trial-ready playback file
• Syncing designated clips with the transcript for quick playback during trial
• Formatting clips to run smoothly on courtroom display systems without lag or glitches
• Making adjustments if a judge rules on objections and certain designated portions need to be removed

So while the substance of the testimony can't be changed, there's real technical preparation involved in making sure approved clips play back cleanly and exactly when needed.