Can I use my MacBook's built-in iSight camera to record footage in FCE?

I want to know if I can use footage I shot with the built in iSight camera. My regular video camera is not working, and I have some footage taken from my iSight camera. Is there anyway I can use my built in iSight camera in Final Cut Express 4?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2264
you can also capture from your iSight using Quicktime Player and then export the movie for use in FCE

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