Overexposed footage data problem

[Peter5CCF]

Hello, I´d like to ask  a question about image data range in after effects. Is there a way to change/alter the interpretation of the data range? (I´m not sure whether I describe this correctly) 

I shoot footage on my 8-bit compact camera. Definitely not an expensive gear, but during the day, it gives pretty satysfying results. For example in Da Vinci Resolve, I can easily bring back details from overexposed footage. The problem is, if I do the same thing in After Effects using same footage, It won´t bring back any data at all. Doesn´t matter whether I´m using curves, leves.. Color Finese 3... It doesn´t bring back anything, just dims the image.

Could you please tell me how to fix this?

There certailny are data avaiable if it works in other software.

Regards

Peter

[Rick Gerard]

The specific settings and approach depending on the shot. Start by making the Project Settings 16-bit at least. Show us the shot and we can be more helpful.

[Peter5CCF]

Thanks a lot, actually 32-bit float did the job eventually. As I´m working with 8-bit color footage, I thought switching this wouldn´t make any difference. At least I learned something new. Thank you!!