Isight Problem..Black background in Photo Booth

Hi, resently I have a problem with my Isight.
While trying to use Photo Booth a black background appear at the aplication, I start reading some posts and tried all what readed. The LED is in green while using Photo Booth
3.Find out if the computer recognizes the iSight
I get to the point of the manual of Troubleshooting and looked for my Isight in Aplications and Utilities, but I didnt find it.
What can I do or install for it to appear?
Thank You
Message was edited by: MacMundo

I just tried another thing that worked! make sure your macbook isn't plugged into the power source, then hold your power button in for 10 to 15 seconds until it turns off, and you do that 5 times, and then plug it back in and give your photobooth a go. Mine worked!

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