FaceTime/iSight Camera Slow

I've recently updated to Yosemite.  Since, I found issues with the FaceTime/iSight camera running slow, is really the best way I could describe it.  Glitchy uneven video quality.  Camera seems to be working fine on my iMac.  Updated to Yosemite at the same time.

Sorry - but for some reason your photo isn't being displayed - you can attach one to your message by using the little camera icon at the top of the composition bar.
AFAIK, there's no real way to 'tweak' the FaceTime camera settings, You could see if it is specific to your user account to rule out most software glitches by creating a new account (unless you already have one) and logging into the new account to check the camera again.
Never had a problem with the ATD camera - works very well for me.
Clinton

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