14. The method of claim 11 , further comprising: for each of the one or more syntax elements: subsequent to said encoding: modifying a probability value for the current video encoding context dependent on results of said encoding; and storing the modified probability value for the current video encoding context in the lookup table or in the local buffer.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein said modifying comprises increasing the probability value for the current video encoding context or decreasing the probability value for the current video encoding context.