New to Premiere Elements...couple quick questions

[xrayzzz]

I was using Premiere Rush for my basic video editing needs, but I didn't like that all the features weren't unlocked.  I don't do enought to justify renting it, so I saw the Elements is standalone software that's similar, and has even more features.  Decided to get it, but I'm wondering about a couple things.  First, when I launch it, it defaults to the window with all kinds of options (see attached screenshot).  Is there a way to make it launch right into the video editor and skip this initial window?

Second, is there a way to keep the 'tools' section expanded?  It collapses when I go to a different clip in my timeline, which is annoying.  Also, within the 'tools' window, there are the various adjustment options.  For example, if I go to color, it shows very basic controls where I just click on one of the small squares.  I'd prefer to use the sliders, but to get to these, I have to click "more".  Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to keep these expanded, either.  Every time I edit a new clip, I have to expand the tools, then click more to get to the advanced controls.  Seems like a lot of needless clicking.  Any way around this?

Thanks for the help!

[John T Smith · Accepted solution]

Create a new link that goes to the editor... this is my link path for version 2021

"C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Elements 2021\PremiereElementsEditor.exe"

[xrayzzz]

Good idea, thanks!

[Bill Sprague]

"Seems like a lot of needless clicking.  Any way around this?"

John's tip for opening the video editor is good.  I do that too.  

I don't know of a way to keep the sliders or windows open.   There will always be a lot of mouse clicking!   A possible remedy is to customize the keyboard shortcuts.  Look for "Keyboard Customization" under the Edit menu.  

[xrayzzz]

OK, thanks, I will look into that.  If I'm remembering right, Premiere Rush doesn't behave this way.  Wisht the UI in Elements was a bit more efficient, but at least it does have the features I'm looing for.

[xrayzzz]

So, actually, I'm doing some editing right now, and the system where I just click on a different block in the square to make adjustments actually works pretty well.  It's quicker than messin with the sliders.  I guess those can come in handy if I really want to fine tune something, but for my purposes, the single-click method speeds up my workflow.

[John T Smith]

Go to http://www.direct2usales.com/PrE2021.txt and scroll down... I have a list of about 3 dozen you tube tutorials... some duplication from different people, and some are fairly old, but still lots of good information