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Turn and zoom the mockup

Orbit the device with the Hand tool, scroll to zoom, hold Space to slide the view, and reset it with one click in Live Mockups.

By Ruslan Latypov · Updated Nov 7, 2026

To turn and zoom a mockup in Live Mockups on ls.graphics, drag across the canvas with the Hand tool to orbit the device, scroll over the canvas to zoom, hold Space and drag to slide the view, and click Reset view, to the left of the 4:3 button, to return to the original camera.

Editor: Live Mockups at ls.graphics/live-mockup-editor. Result: the MacBook Pro scene turned, zoomed, slid and back at its first view. In our test a 70-pixel drag turned it and four scroll notches brought the screen close.

Use the Hand tool

Above the canvas, Select (V) and Hand sit side by side. Hand is highlighted when a scene opens, so you can drag at once.

A MacBook Pro on the canvas with Select and Hand tools above it, Hand highlighted — Hand is the highlighted tool.

Drag to turn

Drag across the canvas to turn the device and see it from another side. A Reset view button appears to the left of the 4:3 button.

The MacBook turned to a new angle after a drag across the canvas — Drag to turn the whole mockup.

Scroll to zoom

Scroll over the canvas to zoom in. For exact numbers, use the sliders in Frame the shot with Camera.

The MacBook screen enlarged so it fills most of the canvas — Scroll to move closer to the device.

Hold Space to slide the view

Hold Space and drag across the canvas. The view slides sideways while the device keeps its angle.

The zoomed MacBook shifted across the canvas after holding Space and dragging — Hold Space and drag to move the view.

Click Reset view

Click Reset view, the icon to the left of the 4:3 button. The scene returns to its original angle and distance.

The Reset view button to the left of the 4:3 button above the canvas — Reset view appears after you move the camera.

The MacBook back at its original angle and distance after Reset view — One click returns the original view.

Questions

Why is there no Reset view button in Live Mockups?

Reset view appears to the left of the 4:3 button only after you move the camera. On a scene you have just opened it is hidden. Turn, zoom or slide the view and the icon shows up.

Does Reset view change my design or the animation?

No. In our test, Reset view brought the MacBook Pro scene back to its first angle and distance, while the design stayed on the screen and the playhead stayed at the end of the timeline.

Do I need to pick the Hand tool before dragging in Live Mockups?

No. When a scene opens, the Hand tool is already highlighted next to Select (V) above the canvas, so a drag across the canvas turns the device at once.

Does sliding the view turn the device in Live Mockups?

No. Holding Space and dragging moves the view sideways while the device keeps its angle. A plain drag with the Hand tool is what turns the device.