“I believe that everyone should push one another in a positive way to be the best,” Will Fortanbary, a fourth year media arts student stated. “A lot of that happens in person to person interactions. People and the conversations we have with them are the most important things in life.”
Fortanbary has always had two passions: to create and to inspire. He came into college with a strong background in engineering, but knew that he wanted a fresh start. So what could be more unexpected for Fortanbary than studying art? After realizing that studio art was not his forte, he discovered that pursuing a motion graphics major was the perfect way to balance his love for engineering with his interest in art.
His time at USC began with an impressive start. He completed a total of 60 media arts projects outside of the university as a freshman, and his passion to create and design has continued well into his college career. Normally, a media arts student completes around 50 projects over four years, but it is safe to say that he has well exceeded this standard.
What exactly are these projects? Fortanbary has had experience with various endeavors that range from shooting short films to creating graphic designs for various organizations such as Sodexo and USC Student Government. One of his most commendable jobs is his involvement with “The Greatest Champion”, which is an organization that partners with high schools, universities and professional athletic teams across the nation to inspire all levels of athletes to perform their best via a strong Christian platform.
One quote from Steve Jobs has stuck with him for the past few years and will stay with him for many years to come. “Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you and you can change it , you can influence it , you can build your own things that other people can use” . As an animator, Fortanbary has the extraordinary opportunity to shape peoples reality through his inspiring creations.
The sky is the limit for Fortanbary , as he continues to perfect his craft. He has an incredible drive to inspire others through his work. Fortanbary believes that by doing his absolute best with every opportunity he accepts as an animator, he will ultimately inspire others to do the same and to accomplish their wildest dreams.
