If I were taking a class in perspective drawing, I might be tempted to layout the 3D geometry in SketchUp and then use the two-point perspective to help me fulfill a class assignment. I think it’s also useful for technical drawings like cabinetry, etc. Here’s an example from Wikipedia:
The question about the Field of View (FOV) is interesting. According to the docs:
“Adjust the screen to an exact perspective or camera lens by typing an exact value in the Measurements Toolbar while the Zoom tool is active. For example, 45 deg sets a 45 degree field of view and 35 mm sets the equivalent focal length of a 35mm camera. Press and hold the Shift key while in the Zoom tool to visually adjust the camera lens or field of view. Remember, changing the FOV keeps the camera in the same location in 3D space.”
and
“the default is 35 degrees in SketchUp and 30 degrees in SketchUp Pro”.
While the FOV of the human eye is nearly 180 degrees, the FOV as it relates to cameras and SketchUp is a matter of the relative window size and object distance that is under consideration:
