Mac built-in camera has stopped working

Hi there, I am having trouble with my mac camera. It is suddenly just not working in any program including ichat, FaceTime, and photo booth. I have no idea what to do. Any ideas or advice? Thanks.

Reset SMC.   http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
For More Info. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2090
Best. 

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