How do I batch rename a group of files?

[BuddyMac]

Hi,

I have a group of photos and I wanted to rename them all

I tried it in Terminal with mv <original filename> <new filename>, it is renaming a single file.

How do I rename a batch of files like we use to do it in DOS as below
ren abc*.JPG xyz*.JPG

Thanks in advance,

 

[numlock]

theres an automator action (which i find works much worse in leopard than tiger)
A better finder renamer (which isnt free)
File list (which is free) http://www.manytricks.com/filelist/

 

[motulist]

Do a spotlight search for "finder scripts" and run the installer. Then you'll get a bunch of super powerful renaming scripts in your menu bar. Trust me, it's awesome.