Generation of motion vector predictors from multiple neighboring blocks in video coding

A method of decoding video data, comprising:

• generating one of a motion vector or motion vector predictor for a current prediction unit from respective motion vectors of two spatially neighboring blocks located asymmetrically to the current prediction unit;
• generating a candidate list for an inter-prediction mode that includes a candidate associated with the generated motion vector or motion vector predictor;
• determining the candidate associated with the generated motion vector or motion vector predictor for use with the inter-prediction mode based on information from an encoded video bitstream;
• inter-predicting the prediction unit based on the inter-prediction mode and the selected candidate;
• and
• decoding the prediction unit using information from the encoded video bitstream and based on the inter-prediction of the prediction unit.

An apparatus for decoding video data, comprising:

• a memory configured to store video data associated with an encoded video bitstream;
• and
• a video processor configured to:
• generate one of a motion vector or motion vector predictor for a current prediction unit from respective motion vectors of two spatially neighboring blocks located asymmetrically to the current prediction unit;
• generate a candidate list for an inter-prediction mode that includes a candidate associated with the generated motion vector or motion vector predictor;
• determine the candidate associated with the generated motion vector or motion vector predictor for use with the inter-prediction mode based on information from the encoded video bitstream;
• inter-predict the prediction unit based on the inter-prediction mode and the selected candidate;
• and
• decode the prediction unit using information from the encoded video bitstream and based on the inter-prediction of the prediction unit.