FIELD: video data processing.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to video encoding tools. Parsing of at least one video parameter set (VPS) containing at least one syntax element indicating whether at least one level in the scalable bitstream is one of the dependent layer of the scalable bitstream and the independent layer of the scalable bitstream is performed. A picture is decoded at the dependent level by analysing and interpreting the list of inter-layer reference pictures (ILRP). Each of a picture at the independent layer and another picture at the dependent layer are performed without parsing and interpreting the ILRP list.
EFFECT: increased efficiency of video encoding.
20 cl, 14 dwg
