Michael Aussie Holten

Michael Aussie Holten

We are all heartbroken at the loss of Michael “Aussie” Holten, who suddenly left us on December 9, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19.

Born and raised in Australia, Michael was known to everyone as “Aussie.” He was immensely talented, and had a varied and accomplished career as a video producer, editor, theatrical sound designer, musician, and – most recently –, software designer and developer.

Aussie ran his own production company in the Seattle area for 25 years, and received numerous awards, including a local Emmy® for Best Documentary for A Question of Survival and a Dramalog Critic’s Award for theatrical sound designs.

He became a leading third-party developer of tools for nonlinear editing systems, authoring 300 video and audio plug-ins through his software company, OZware. He also won a special “For Giving Me Back My Dad!” award for writing the time-saving Co-Pilot Audio and Co-Pilot Video tools.

Aussie joined San Antonio-based NewTek in 2000, and was instrumental in designing and developing the TriCaster. In 2008, he moved to Billerica, MA, and joined Broadcast Pix, where he made huge contributions to the useability and interfaces of the Broadcast Pix family of products. Broadcast Pix users will continue to enjoy his innovation, passion for simplicity, and design ideas for many years to come.

Aussie loved the business and really understood the user; because of his production experience, he had a unique skill in understanding and designing easy-to-use solutions for customer issues. He will be sorely missed by all of his “mates” and the entire Broadcast Pix family. Creative, talented, and kind, Aussie was truly a one-of-a-kind friend and colleague. His impact on our lives will always be remembered.

Kindly support his wife Aileen through the loss of her husband here.

Or leave your condolences on Aussie’s memorial page here.

Thank you,
The Broadcast Pix Family