A method for encoding and transmitting a plurality of image frames of a video stream includes: intra refresh encoding the plurality of image frames; encoding one image frame of the plurality of image frames to produce encoded image data of the one image frame, the encoded image data being organized in a plurality of data packets, wherein the encoding comprises intra frame encoding the one image frame; transmitting, over a time period, the intra refresh encoded image frames; transmitting the plurality of data packets, wherein the transmission of the plurality of data packets is distributed over the time period during which the intra refresh encoded image frames are transmitted. An interrelated method for receiving and storing the plurality of image frames, as well as devices and computer program products for performing the methods, are also provided.