My FaceTime HD camera isn't working

Hi alll, I am using Macbook Air OS X 10.9.5 and most of the times my HD camera is not working and it keeps loading on my Photo Booth app and in FaceTime its just grey. I tried changing my timezone as told my other members but it isn't resolving the issue. it works for couple of minutes and goes black and loading. Also the green light on the camera flashing on and off several times. How can i fix this? its just a year old Mac

Hello suna.saa,
Resetting your Mac's  SMC and PRAM may help get stabilize your camera.
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Reset your computer’s PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
Cheers,
Allen

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