Bought a macbook, how can I use the built-in isight?

Would anyone be able to give me advice on the above matter? As far as I found out I can take pics in photobooth, but are there other possibilities with the camera? I heard that you can videotape yourself also? (I am about to take an oral exam so I thought a little practice and see the presentation myself would help..)
Thank you in advance and have a good weekend!
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