ISight Camera Won't Work stuck on since new update

I just did the recent update to Skype 7.7 and now after a video call the camera stays on but will not work in any other application. I found a solution to get it to work for one more call i have to shut down and unplug the computer wait 15 sec. then restart. Why is this happening is there another update to fix this issue? can i get the old version back? I'm on an iMac OS X 10.9.5 this have never been a problem before just since i did the update 

With the computer off, using the left side of the keyboard press and hold;
Shift
Control
Option
and the power key for 5 seconds
1.....2.....3....4.....5...
then let go of them all at the same time
Nothing will appear to have happened-   Turn your computer back on and open facetime- YEAAAAH Buddy! Just worked on mine and feel its my duty to tell others. No clue how to post in all. Thanks to a sweet girl named Rachel at Applecare.

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