Bulk Renaming Problem in Adobe Bridge

Hi
I have an inconvenient problem in bulk renaming files in Adobe Bridge CS3.
An original file name for example looks like: DSC_5521
I wish to keep the "5521" part in my bulk renaming process so it may look for example like "Landscape5521" but loose the "DSC_" bit of the original file name.
Bulk renaming appears to let me keep all the original file name or none of it. In which case I have to manually knock out the "DSC_" part of each renamed file.
Any suggestions or ideas would be gratefully received!
Many thanks
Carl

Carl,
While Bridge's renaming abilities is adequate in some post-production digital workflows it fails in the industrial grade categories.
For a simple no fuss approach I have for many years now used free-ware software.  If you look around on the Internet you should be able to find a renaming program that will suit your needs.  Most of them are small and unobtrusive in their use and computer requirements.  Myself I am quite satisfied with Smart Rename 1.0 by ZByteSoft.Com.
I regularly rename, and apply or change date stamps, for up to 4,000 files at a time.  I am also able to apply system attributes to the selected files as I desire.
While such programs may not give you exactly what you wish they should come close.  It may require that you slightly change your digital workflow and in that regard you may find that one little application that suits your needs to a tee.
Wayne Webb

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